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Add a whisper of mid-century global charm to your vanity, bookshelf, or cottagecore vignette with this exquisite vintage miniature Japanese … Read more Add a whisper of mid-century global charm to your vanity, bookshelf, or cottagecore vignette with this exquisite vintage miniature Japanese porcelain oil lamp.Resting gracefully on three gold-gilt feet, this unique accent lamp features a highly detailed, hand-painted motif of a traditional Geisha carrying an ornate paper umbrella parasol. The porcelain base is beautifully decorated with rich coral-red framing, vibrant green geometric borders, and bright gold-leaf hand-painted highlights along the split ear-handles.The lamp comes complete with its original brass-finish metal wick riser and a clear, delicate glass chimney. Perfect for collectors of novelty vintage oil lamps, Asian art enthusiasts, or anyone seeking a unique historical accent piece.Please note: This is a miniature vintage novelty item. Due to its size and age, it is highly recommended for decorative display purposes rather than regular lighting use.Item Details:Product: Miniature Kerosene/Oil Lamp with Glass ChimneyOrigin: Made in Japan (Vintage Export Pottery)Style: Kutani / Satsuma Revival StyleEra: Circa 1950sCondition: Excellent vintage condition. The porcelain body is glossy and completely free of cracks or chips. Gold accents remain incredibly bright. The metal burner has a charming, authentic aged patina. Includes a clean glass chimney and a short vintage cloth wick. See less
- Dimensions
- 3.5ʺW × 5ʺD × 5ʺH
- Styles
- Japanese
- Styled After
- Satsuma
- Period
- 1950s
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Antique Copper Finish
- Borosilicate Glass
- Cotton
- Enamel
- Porcelain
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Ivory
- Condition Notes
- Overall Condition: Excellent vintage condition (Grade: Great/Very Good). The lamp is structurally sound, clean, and beautifully preserved for an item … moreOverall Condition: Excellent vintage condition (Grade: Great/Very Good). The lamp is structurally sound, clean, and beautifully preserved for an item from the 1950s.Porcelain Body: The white porcelain base is completely pristine. There are no cracks, chips, fleabites, or visible crazing on the ceramic body. The original high-gloss factory glaze remains smooth and shiny.Hand-Painted Artwork & Gilt: The overglaze enamels (red and green paint) are crisp with minimal surface rubbing. The gold gilt accents on the handles, feet, and parasol are incredibly bright and intact, showing far less wear than typical for pieces of this era.Metal Burner Assembly: The metal collar, wick dial, and pronged crown show a heavy, authentic dark patina and oxidation. The dial still turns smoothly to raise the cotton wick, but the metal surfaces are left in their original, unpolished state to preserve vintage character.Glass Chimney: The clear glass hurricane chimney is completely free of chips, cracks, or deep scratches. The rims are smooth, and the glass retains excellent clarity. less
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