Pair of Large Ceramic Sang de Boeuf Vase Lamps

A pair of Chinese Longquan ware vases in rare light-green celadon glaze, of the 12th–14th century Song or Yuan dynasty style. Fitted as lamps on gilt turned circular bases. Early to mid-20th century. The vases have the traditional pear-shaped bodies raised on slightly spreading feet, the waisted and flaring necks applied with two C-shaped dragon handles suspending large fixed rings, covered overall with a bluish-green glaze thinning to white at the edges and around the moulded peony scroll decoration. Why we like them We love the exquisite, individually hand-moulded decoration and the gentle colour of the glaze, in perfect harmony with the the flowing shape of the vases. History and Design Made in porcelain with raised moulded decoration under celadon glaze, and traditionally referred to as the Longquan ware, the design of these vases dates back to the 10th–14th century. Longquan celadon refers to ceramics produced in large kilns in Longquan, Jincun and other sites in Zhejiang Province on the east China seaboard as well as ceramics made elsewhere using the same techniques. The making of Longquan celadon dates back to the Northern Song...

A superb pair of Imari vase lamps. Beautiful vivid colours and gilding. France, early to mid 20th century. Why we like them Very decorative, superb quality and condition, great sc...

A rare pair of charming blue and 'decalcomania' decorated glass vases, mounted as lamps, on water-gilded bases. Vases French, 19th century, mounts modern. Why we like them We love t...

An extremely rare pair of wonderfully elegant table lamps in white opaline glass, gilt-decorated with Greek Key ornament. Formerly oil lamps, now electrified. France, late 19th – ear...

An elegant pair of lamps crafted from two Chinese vases in "oxblood" (lang yao hong) glazed porcelain, with the rich, deep red hue characteristic of this famous monochrome glaze. Th...

A beautiful pair of lamps featuring exquisite Sang de Boeuf glaze—a deep, rich red developed through a complex reduction firing process, celebrated as one of the most prized monochro...

A stunning pair of table lamps featuring Sang de Boeuf glazed ceramics, celebrated for their deep, rich red tone with a subtly flamed surface that exemplifies the beauty of Chinese m...

A Pair of Oriental Porcelain Vase Lamps A Lovely Vintage pair dates back to the 20th Century, the lamps have been matched with new pale blue shades Each vase has a cartouche with ...