Rare Large 19th Century Chinese Porcelain Bulbous Vase Lamp, Pale Blue

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Rare Large 19th Century Chinese Porcelain Pale Blue Bulbous Vase Lamp
A rare, large antique Chinese famille rose porcelain baluster … Read more Rare Large 19th Century Chinese Porcelain Pale Blue Bulbous Vase Lamp
A rare, large antique Chinese famille rose porcelain baluster vase lamp.
Measures: 30" height x 18" diameter with the shade.

Chinese Famille Rose porcelain vases converted to table lamps, these very decorative light fixtures, among others, are considered to be amongst the most exquisite. Famille Rose has a very refined paste producing fine grained porcelain. It has a luminous and slightly blue glaze. The vases are decorated with enamels of great purity. On the back side are multiple line inscriptions. Innovative artisans incorporated calligraphy into the pictorial decoration and it is considered a significant art form.

Chinese characters on the lamp can be interpreted poetically as, searched with A.I.:
“Beautiful colors drift like clouds, the mountain’s silhouette softly appears.”
Other visible columns include phrases such as:
“Spring wind brushes the balustrade; the dew’s splendor is rich.

Condition is very good. Mounted on carved hardwood base.
Brass fitting with a single socket. Minor age appropriate wear, no chips or cracks. See less