Pair of Large Scale Asian Style Guan Yin Lamps
By James Mont
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of large Scale Asian style Guan Yin Buddha head lamps, American, circa 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Resin, Plaster
Guan Yin Lamp
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Selection of Asian Influenced Lamps
By James Mont
Located in Atlanta, GA
From left to right, as seen in the first photo, they are: 1) Guan Yin lamp. It measures 42"H x 14"W. 2) Chinese brass abacus lamp.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Tin
Monumental Guan Yin Goddess Lamp
Located in Amarillo, TX
Huge Asian Modern lamp in the manner of James Mont. Black base supports the goddess's head in dull gold metallic glaze. Fabulous! Original shade included, 20" diamater, 28" tall.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1920s Lamp of Late 19th Century Celadon Quartz Guan Yin Figure
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th century celadon quartz Guan Yin figure, made into a lamp, Chinese. Late Qing.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Table Lamps
Materials
Quartz
Antique Chinese Carved Jade Guan Yin Table Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
Chinese carved jade figure table Lamp, 1930's with Silk Shade, Guan Yin Figures on bronze bases.
Category
Vintage 1930s Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Jade, Bronze
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