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Lot 2111
A Chinese Dragon and Phoenix Porcelain Vase Lamp
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
19th century, dark red ground with lotus blossoms and scrolling vines, two oval medallions painted with a five claw dragon and a phoenix encircling a flaming pearl with colored clouds around them, light blue faux handles flank the neck, vase is drilled and fitted with lamp mounts, with a two lightbulb fixture, comes together with a fabric shade.

HOA 25 1/2 in., vase only 13 1/4 in.

Private Collection, New London, North Carolina

Vase not examined outside of lamp mounts; possible repair to foot; carved wooden base mount has a break with loss; some discoloration spots to the shade; not examined under UV blacklight.