Pair of Chinese Red Glazed Vase Lamps

Pair of Chinese Red Glazed Vase LampsA pair of Chinese vase lamps in oxblood sang de boeuf glaze, of the 18th century Qing style. Fitted as lamps on gilt turned circular bases. China, mid 20th century. Why we like them We love the rich colour of the glaze, as well as the flowing shape of the vases. Height to top of shade: 24 in 61 cm Height excluding shade: 19. 5 in 49 cm Diameter: 7 in 18 cm May be wired for any country.

Chinese and Modern Taste (1758)

He also had a career outside of cabinet making

in fine Honduras mahogany

The overall appearance of the candlesticks is playful and enticing

~33 cm x 22 cm

Enamel decorated in various radiant colours with birds and floral motifs on a black background

The phenomenal attention to detail is remarkable

Decorated with a festive flower cart with peonies

A 2nd century AD dog statue from Gardens of Maecenas carved from this stone is at the Capitoline Museum in Rome

created through a specialised high-temperature firing process

He designed for most of the leading ébénistes

The depiction of long nails emphasises their elevated social status