Pair of Fluted Indian Horn Table Lamps with Petalled Collars

A striking pair of Indian horn table lamps of generous bulbous form, the surfaces finely fluted and polished to reveal the remarkable tonal variation and natural depth characteristic of horn. The rich espresso and tobacco hues possess an almost lacquer-like luminosity, while the ribbed surface creates a subtle interplay of light across the curved bodies. India, twentieth century. Height: 30 cm Diameter: 22 cm Diameter of base: 9 cm