Chinese porcelain oil lamp composed of a conical central shaft rising from a broad, shallow circular base. The white glazed body is decorated with polychrome enamel paintings of a figural scene and floral motifs, accented by gold gilt bands separating the sections.

Size: 6 x 6 x 8 in.

Chinese porcelain oil lamps are both functional objects and decorative artworks, often crafted with elegance and attention to detail. Traditionally made from fine porcelain and sometimes hand-painted with floral, landscape, or symbolic motifs, these lamps served to illuminate homes and temples while reflecting the owner’s taste and status. Many feature pierced or lidded designs that control the flame and allow the gentle diffusion of light, and some were integrated into larger decorative ensembles, such as scholar’s desks or altar settings. Beyond their practical purpose, these lamps embody the Chinese aesthetic of harmonizing utility with artistry, turning a simple household object into a small canvas for cultural and artistic expression.

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