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tara1245

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antique? asian lamp
« on: February 12, 2010, 10:38:12 pm »
Hi, does anyone know how old this lamp would be?  Is there a term for the enamel work?  Cloisonne?  Thanks, Tara

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Re: antique? asian lamp
« Reply #1 on: February 14, 2010, 01:51:31 am »
I can't tell much from the image ... might also be champleve .

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Re: antique? asian lamp
« Reply #2 on: February 14, 2010, 12:14:37 pm »
Can you please post a few more pics....further away and on the bottom or any marks.  Closely inspect the design to see if there are any irregularities (possible signature).  Thanks!
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Re: antique? asian lamp
« Reply #3 on: February 19, 2010, 07:43:21 am »
Hopefully these are better photos.  I haven't been able to find a irregularity/ signature area.



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Re: antique? asian lamp
« Reply #4 on: February 19, 2010, 08:47:01 am »
I would suggest, it's Cloisonne.

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Re: antique? asian lamp
« Reply #5 on: February 19, 2010, 11:43:45 am »
I'm with D&b on the cloisonne opinion .

Perhaps your item was one that was 'remanufactured' into a lamp .

I've seen many nice asian champleve & cloisonne vases/urns/ginger-jars 're-purposed' into lamp items , which generally reduces their value .

A likely spot to look for artist sigs & etc. is the bottom of the base of the jar (requires disassembly of your lamp) .

Nice motif & item , tara1245 .
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Re: antique? asian lamp
« Reply #6 on: February 20, 2010, 01:11:31 am »
Completely in accordance with the others. And unfortunately Fancypants is right, you must dissemble your piece to really find out more about it. Without seeing the bottom, I would say the lamp is no older than the early 20th century (based on the condition and design).