A striking 19th century Chinese porcelain ginger jar converted as a table lamp, featuring a classic baluster-form body decorated in underglaze cobalt blue against a soft celadon ground. The hand-painted decoration depicts stylized floral and botanical elements arranged in a symmetrical composition, showcasing the expressive brushwork characteristic of Qing dynasty export wares. The celadon glaze"”valued for its smooth, jade-like tone"”provides a subtle, luminous backdrop that enhances the richness of the cobalt decoration. This combination of celadon and blue-and-white painting was a popular aesthetic in the 19th century, often produced for both domestic use and export markets . The porcelain body is mounted on a carved wooden base and fitted with a brass socket, typical of later conversions from vase to lamp, a common practice that allowed antique ceramics to be repurposed as functional decorative objects .
19" height to top of electrical fitting.


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Beautiful estate condition.

Dimensions:
Height: 19 in.
Width: 9 in.
Depth: 9 in.

Category: Table Lamps
Origin: China
Materials: Porcelain

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Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Beautiful estate condition.