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

$10,120per set
$12,650per set20% Off
£7,647.35per set
£9,559.19per set20% Off
€8,830.81per set
€11,038.52per set20% Off
CA$14,141.17per set
CA$17,676.46per set20% Off
A$15,690.82per set
A$19,613.53per set20% Off
CHF 8,219.19per set
CHF 10,273.99per set20% Off
MX$192,411.60per set
MX$240,514.50per set20% Off
NOK 104,545.27per set
NOK 130,681.58per set20% Off
SEK 98,686.27per set
SEK 123,357.84per set20% Off
DKK 65,856.91per set
DKK 82,321.14per set20% Off
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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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