Any Guesses?

[njnydigger]

Found this today in a section with a lot of fill dirt. So, could be fairly newer, or, could be early 20th century...not sure. Thought it was a pipe at first, but, definitely not. It's shaped kinda like a ladle, however, I was thinking something to put incense in, or maybe a candle holder
There're 2 X openings on one side on the bottom, and there were 2 more on the opposite side, but, that side is broke, as you'll see in the pics. There are no markings or inscriptions on the piece. Any ideas on what it is & approximate age?

Joe

 

[osage express]

It looks like an oil lamp...

 

[aurumdigga]

I agree with Osage. Oil Lamp.

 

[njnydigger]

Damn, you guys are GOOD! Thank you, much appreciated

P.S. - I cannot mark SOLVED using my iphone, as there's no option. So, if someone can do it, I'd be grateful!

Joe

 

[osage express]

Very neat find

 

[taz42o]

That is an incense burner made to look like a lamp , that is why it had four cross shaped holes in the bottom .
It would not hold oil.

 

[Thommy]

Genie gone? Did you rub it real good?

 

[lab rat]

I agree w/ Taz42o - incense burner. Looks like someone burned something pretty hot and it burned clear through the bottom of it!