Painted Table Lamps

A pair of 19th century Chinese blue and white crocus vases formed of five smaller vases around a central neck with a flared rim. Decorated with clematis flowers on a foliate backgoun...

A beautiful 20th Century classic French Empire gilded Bronze Bouillotte Lamp with 3 sculptural Eagle Arms . The Bouillotte Lamp present a classic dark-green painted tole shade with ...

Faux bamboo Chinese vases were a type of decorative art that emerged during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) in China. These porcelain vases were designed to mimic the appearance of bamboo, a plant highly regarded in Chinese culture for its resilience, elegance, and symbolism. Bamboo is associated with attributes such as flexibility, strength, and modesty, making it a popular motif in Chinese art. In the Qing Dynasty the color yellow held significant symbolism and represented imperial authority, power, and the emperor himself. Yellow was considered the most sacred and prestigious color in Chinese culture, and it had strong associations with the emperor's position as the Son of Heaven and the ruler of all under heaven. The marks at the bottom of the vases indicate that these were crafted more specifically during the Tongzhi period – an emperor who reigned from 1861 to 1875, which effectively lasted nthrough his adolescence and was largly overshadowed by the rule of his mother, Empress Dowager Cixi. Although he had little influence over state affairs, the events of his reign gave rise to what historians call the “Tongzhi Restoration”, an unsuccessful modernization program. The polychrome enamels representing on one vase a traditional Chinese kite...

Pair of 19th century Chinese Export famille rose medallion porcelain vases. Colors include pink, blue and green on white background with gold trim. Striking pair of vases with bright...

Pair of palace sized porcelain vases in the Famille Rose style with sylized dragons at the shoulder and fu dog handles, and enameled court scenes and landscapes.

Pair of elegant porcelain lamps from Japan. Circa 1940s - 1950s. A glossy white vase. Adorned by images of cherry blossoms on all sides. Hand painted with various tones of green and ...

Antique Chinese Famille Rose Vase with Hand-Painted Enamels Qing Dynasty This lovely small antique Chinese Famille Rose vase hails f...

These classic table lamps were handblown in Murano, Italy- the islands off the coast of Venice that have been celebrated for centuries for their superlative glass production. Execute...

This beautiful and refined pair of table lamps were handblown in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. They...

Large colorful vintage Chinese export famille rose medallion porcelain bowl. Features classic oriental scenes with Chinese people throughout. Ov...

Pair of large Canton style famille rose Chinese porcelain vases. Qing Dynasty, late 19th century Measures: height 65cm, diameter 25cm Crafted from porcelain and executed in the so called 'famille rose' style, these large Canton vases...

This is an extraordinary oversized glazed ceramic table lamp with 3 light sockets, one facing up with original milk glass diffuser, the other two arms with Edison base sockets, provi...