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Guangxu Famille Rose Butterfly Vase with Turned Rosewood Base, Later Lamp
$9,500
£7,165.45
€8,276.17
CA$13,310.15
A$14,800.13
CHF 7,748.13
MX$180,786.33
NOK 97,362.94
SEK 91,589.36
DKK 61,781.05
About the Item
A magnificent late Qing dynasty famille rose vase, Guangxu period (1875–1908), richly enameled with an allover butterfly and moth pattern, each insect uniquely rendered in jewel-like colors. Later drilled and mounted as a lamp during the early 20th century, the piece rests in a finely turned rosewood base that complements the porcelain’s palette and adds warmth and refinement.
Such butterfly vases are among the most coveted decorative types of the Guangxu reign, with unmounted examples achieving strong five-figure results at auction today. The lamp conversion, with its custom rosewood mount, speaks to an earlier era of Western taste — when even the rarest Chinese porcelains were adapted for interiors.
- Dimensions:Height: 29.75 in (75.57 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)Depth: 9 in (22.86 cm)
- Power Source:Plug-in
- Voltage:208v
- Lampshade:Not Included
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- Date of Manufacture:late 19th Century-early 20th C.
- Condition:Additions or alterations made to the original: turned into a lamp.
- Seller Location:Kilmarnock, VA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU883046476862
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