Rare VTG Hong Kong Meiping Whimsical Porcelain Brass Butterfly Lamp 26” Tall for Sale

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Rare VTG Hong Kong Meiping Whimsical Porcelain Brass Butterfly Lamp 26” Tall For Sale

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Rare VTG Hong Kong Meiping Whimsical Porcelain Brass Butterfly Lamp 26” Tall:
$285.00

Rare VTG Hong Kong Meiping Whimsical Porcelain Brass Butterfly Lamp 26” Tall

No makers mark, but it closely resembles a Maitland Smith Porcelain Lamp.

Vintage Hong Kong Table Lamp Butterfly Floral BLOSSOM Hand Painted Cream Floral Porcelain with a Wood Base.

MEIPING traditional shape MEIPING [Prunus/Plum Shape]

Earliest examples were produced during the Tang dynasty (618-907) & used as wine vessels. By the Song dynasty (960-1279) their use had evolved into being used to display plum blossoms, hence the name they are known by today "Meiping". The word literally translates into "plum vase".

Among the millions of porcelains produced over the centuries antique Chinese vases in the Meiping shape remain one of the most popular forms.Hand Painted Designed great texture and contrast. Cream colored jar, with green, pink cream, yellow, red accents.

Beautiful and UNIQUE and DIFFERENT ON ALL SIDES. Branches, leaves, flowers, birds, butterflies.

HEAVY and well made, looks great from any angle.Size Approx. 28.5" From top finial to base lamp to top of shade. Vas/jar is 8” diameter and 13” tall” . The lamp is 19” from base to bottom of light bulb socket to base of lamp. Base is 8” across.

Original brass harp and original brass finial included, harp can be changed [up to buyer] to work with any shade of choice but it is in great shape, nice and heavy, and finial is also heavy/solid brassShade, light bulb not included75" Cord, clear gold with 2 prong style plugExcellent Condition-works perfectly. No chips nicks cracks or damage to porcelain. No chips or scratches to painted design. Has original 2 pronged cord which is NOT in need of replacing, not brittle or cracked. See all pics and use zoom as pics are part of description. A stunner.A fabulous lamp for a collector or someone that appreciates elegant, Asian art- this is a UNIQUE piece... stunning and as with all Maitland Smith lamps, the very best qualityVery unique, a special lamp. These lamps are getting harder and harder to find, especially in such beautiful shape.Shipping cost reflects that this lamp is VERY HEAVY* Please check my store under Vintage Lamps for MORE vintage Asian Ginger Jar/Urn Lamps- I am listing my large collection *As always, my item