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A Highly Unusual Pair of English Japanism Motif Porcelain Vases Turned to Lamps

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A Highly Unusual Pair of 19th Century English Japanism Motif Porcelain Vases Turned to Lamps. Each with a waisted neck and wide-angled body, these lamps are very unusual in form. They consist of a turquoise blue ground with bamboo growing upwards from the base of the vases to the top. The bodies of the vases are decorated with dark blue medallions which are decorated with Japanese inspired motifs including double gourds and Japanese inspired decor. The front of each of the vases are adorned with 24K gilt ribbons which caress down the bodies of the vases. The porcelain vases are mounted atop hand-carved wood bases. England, Circa: 1880 Overall Dimensions: Height: 25.5 in. Width: 6 in. Depth: 6 in. Dimensions of the Vases and Bases Alone: Height: 17.5 in. Width: 6 in. Depth: 6 in.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 25.5 in (64.77 cm)Width: 6 in (15.24 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Power Source:
    Plug-in
  • Lampshade:
    Not Included
  • Style:
    Japonisme (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU919541997322

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