Japanese Bronze Vase Lamp

An excellent heavy Japanese bronze vase which as been converted to an oil lamp by the addition of a bronze footed stand, lamp holder and tank. During the early years of Japan's opening the country to the western world, many bronze vases were carried back to Europe. There was a cottage industry in converting these large vases into magnificent lamps. This particular example is interesting in that the base plate has the "Shogun's" mon (coat of arms) in the form of a Pawlonia Leaf. It is most likely that this vase rather than having been purchased by a European as a souvenir, was instead a gift from the Government of Japan to a visiting diplomat. The disks used for the bases on these lesser government gifts were provided to the foundry where the vases were cast, and applied later. The one on this vas had come somewhat loose, and I re-soldered it. This vase has for it's main design a dragon in very high relief. Here and there, the artist has added a little gold wash which contrasts nicely with the rich bronze patina. The vase alone is 12 1/2" tall and 7" in diameter. Assembled as a lamp, it stands 30" tall. This is very beautiful and would have given lighting to a rather well to do European family of the 1870's-1880's. Note the globe is not original to the unit, but fits perfectly having Chrysanthemums as it's decoration (National Flower of Japan), most appropriate. A very fine work of art for the collector of Japanese art, or lamps.

$1250 US

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