A mid 19th century, Chinese earthenware, Rouleau shaped, altar vase
as a table lamp, the creamy white vase with a fine craquelle glaze.
The shape known in Chinese as Hua-Ping.
The stylised lotus petals symbolically opening to reveal
the pure vessel held within.
The vase being one of the eight Buddhist emblems,
a vase for emptiness, allowing it to receive the Doctrine of Truth.
The vessel with applied Jui shaped sceptre handles.
The Jui is the Chinese name for the sceptre shaped short staff
held by the Mandarin class, signifying authority.
The applied sceptre handles on the lamp translate as
transcendent or true authority.
The lamp with a finely turned maple wood cap and stand,
water gilded with a satin finish.
A serene table lamp with a message!

Circa 1850             Overall height (including shade) 25"/63cm

(Note: Shade not included with this lamp base)

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