A Ching Dynasty porcelain vase, converted into a lamp, the vase approx. 12-1/2"H x 6" in diameter, signed on the underside "Kwang-Hsu" (ca. 1875-1908). The vase is a simple baluster shape with two handles at either side of the neck in the shape of elephant's heads, with the side hand decorated with the image of a still life with gilt accents and the opposing side with gilt Chinese characters. The vase has been converted to an electric lamp by inserting a cap and a socket at the top and attaching it to a carved wooden base with floral adhesive, so the integrity of the vase has not been altered.
200/300 Sold $34.50
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