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Chinese Export Green Painted and Gilt Tôle Tea Canister Lamp

About the Item

Of cylindrical form with incurved top; elaborately decorated with a central cartouche enclosing a Mandarin figure leaning against tea chests set above the number 11, flanked by pseudo-Chinese characters. Later mounted as a lamp with brass double ball sockets.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 32 in (81.28 cm)Diameter: 10 in (25.4 cm)
  • Style:
    Chinese Export (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses and abrasions throughout.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 1120-4711stDibs: LU1075827744472
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