Battery operated lamp, specifically a design modeled after traditional oil or kerosene lanterns that has been converted or manufactured to use modern electric technology.
2 AA batteries are needed which are not included with the lamp.
Design: It features a polished brass body with a decorative "crown" or scalloped edge typical of vintage oil burners, which traditionally held a glass chimney in place.
Light Source: Instead of a cotton wick and liquid fuel, this particular unit is fitted with a small electric bulb (resembling a flame-shaped decorative bulb)
Controls: The black knob on the side, which originally would have adjusted the height of a wick in an oil lamp, likely functions here as an electric switch or dimmer.
Common Uses Home Decor: These are popular as decorative pieces for a "vintage" or "nautical" aesthetic.
Religious/Spiritual: Similar brass designs (like the Akhand Jyot or Deepak) are frequently used in traditional Indian rituals and poojas.