Blue & White Porcelain Vase Lamp - Phoenix Design Finish - Inlay adding depth and character to

adding depth and character to the piece

This old Japanese woodblock print is by woodblock print artist Utagawa Kuniyoshi and is the third part of a triptych entitled 'General Watônai hunting the Tigers in Formosa' (Watônai gunko tôshu no zu) which depicts Katô Kiyomasa (Watônai) and his men chasing tigers off a cliff

It is over 230 years old and has a beautiful patina

Winter in North China drops to -20 celsius

This carved Indian Ganesh panel is a lintel which would have been used above a doorway to a home

Blue & White Porcelain Vase Lamp - Phoenix Design Finish - Inlay adding depth and character toThis lamp has been converted from a vase which was hand made on the potters wheel in the traditional way. Finished with dark walnut wood it would be suitable for both contemporary & traditional homes. This lamp is truly striking and would be an iconic addition to any room. This style of Chinese porcelain vase is called Yuhuchunping literally translating as "Pear shaped Vase" and is a style originating in the Tang dynasty (608 917) for use as a wine