Featured Mechanical Lotus flower incense burner maker/age?

Although I did find similar from India, but a different shape and mounted on a poorly cast turtle figure.
This is a heavy cast brass/ bronze about 41/4" tall when closed and heavy at 12 oz.
When you twist the center part it turns on the screw and opens and closes.
Any thoughts appreciated.
Mikey

 

It is Indian, maybe 1960s. Elegant and pretty. Maker isn't relevant in this case.

 

That's a keeper, for sure...Thanks!

 

I'd think a diya (ceremonial oil lamp) rather an incense burner...

~Cheryl

 

It doesn't seem to have anything for the wick. That is usually either a spout or a tube like thing in the centre.

 

This is a lotus diya with the tube like thing in the centre for the wick:


https://www.indiamart.com/proddetail/ajn-131-gold-plated-lotus-diya-20540891297.html?pos=1&pla=n

 

Yes, it is just like a little concaved bowl in the center. Lots of usage for sure though.
Thanks for all the replies.
Mikey

 

Have little time, must run some errands before it starts pouring, but here are a few examples...


This one ships from India, they have 5 sets of 4 available:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1263121650/set-of-04-pieces-oil-wick-lamp-brass?click_key=b49f574c76ef214e109486744955dd5a6546395d:1263121650&click_sum=cf9c1ce9&ga_search_query=diya&ref=shop_items_search_4&pro=1&frs=1&sts=1




This one also ships from India:

https://www.etsy.com/in-en/listing/917705303/brass-diya-lotus-flower-lamp-oil-lamp






These are plain round silver diyas in various sizes:

https://sanskreeti.com/products/925-sterling-silver-round-deepak-diya?_pos=2&_sid=9e39088e8&_ss=r





This is my silver diya, double-walled for the heat since it doesn't have a pedestal, 1.75" in diameter, 1" tall:




~Cheryl

 

Thanks Cheryl, I never realised those were diyas, I often see them listed as incense burners.

My diya is an antique one from Kashmir, cast copper with a naga handle, and shaped a bit like a sauce boat, so the wick rests on the spout. Pretty much like oil lamps from antiquity.

That one shows how the wick goes, just over the side. They are very pretty, but not the safest construction, the wick can slide into the ghee or fall out.

That is a sweetie.

 

Thank you @DragonflyWink and @Any Jewelry
I would have listed it as an incense burner,
But that's why we have knowledgable people here like the two of you. It is much appreciated.
Mikey

 

very cool piece, I've never seen one before If I ever come across one, now I will know what it is