This oil lamp is made up of pure brass metal this is a unique piece of oil lamp (Deepak) used in many devout Hindu homes for puja purposes. People light up these wick lamps for performing aarti of gods they worship. These are also used as Diwali lights, when whole India gets lighted on the dark amawasya night. There is a diya in this table lamp that can contain sufficient oil to keep burning for many hours. This Deepak is made up of brass metal. This is a solid piece of collectible figurine sculpture that you would be happy to keep at your home.