Antique Japanese Satsuma Moriage Electrical Lamp, 1890s

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Japanese Satsuma porcelain and brass lamp, probably originally Kosmos Brenner, then converted to an electric table lamp. The style is … Read more Japanese Satsuma porcelain and brass lamp, probably originally Kosmos Brenner, then converted to an electric table lamp. The style is moriage painted with red, orange, gray designs with gold accents. There are figures among the images.

The brass feet are of an art nouveau style, the Far Eastern influence was popular during the 19th century.

Moriage dates back to the 17th century in Japan. It is a common name on slip or coloured clay string decoration, mostly on Japanese porcelain, in look not unlike 'cake frosting' in which a diluted clay has been used to give the piece a three dimensional appearance. A painstaking technique involved building up areas of enamel to produce a three-dimensional effect.

The lamp is in working order.

Height: 47cm/17 inches
Diameter of vase: 15cm/12.5 inches This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



issues arising from misattribution,
European Plug (up to 250V).The wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. See less