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Pair Japanese Kutani Porcelain Lamps, C19th.
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Pair Japanese Kutani Porcelain Lamps, C19th.

19th century
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A fine quality pair of late 19th Century Japanese Kutani porcelain lamps. Each having the classical orange ground with classical scrolling gilded decoration. The inset had painted panels depicting scenes of Geisha girls sitting on a veranda. Mounted on gilt wood turned bases.

Batch 77

Physical Dimensions
Height
37cm (14.57")
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Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated these Japanese Kutani Porcelain Lamps to the 19th Century.

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SA1048271
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SKU00002118
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Description
A fine quality pair of late 19th Century Japanese Kutani porcelain lamps. Each having the classical orange ground with classical scrolling gilded decoration. The inset had painted panels depicting scenes of Geisha girls sitting on a veranda. Mounted on gilt wood turned bases.

Batch 77

Height
37cm (14.57")
Date of Manufacture

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated these Japanese Kutani Porcelain Lamps to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1048271
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00002118
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
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Patrick moorhead has been one of the uk's finest trade-only antique furniture and art dealers for over 30 years.

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A pair of 19th-century Japanese Kutani porcelain vase-form table lamps decorated with hand-painted figurative panels in red and gold, topped with pleated cream fabric lampshades.
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Archive I A pair of 19th-century Japanese Kutani porcelain vase-form table lamps decorated with hand-painted figurative panels in red and gold, topped with pleated cream fabric lampshades.

Pair Japanese Kutani Porcelain Lamps, C19th.

Archive II A pair of 19th-century Japanese Kutani porcelain vase-form table lamps decorated with hand-painted figurative panels in red and gold, topped with pleated cream fabric lampshades. View II
Archive III A pair of 19th-century Japanese Kutani porcelain vase-form table lamps decorated with hand-painted figurative panels in red and gold, topped with pleated cream fabric lampshades. View III
Archive IV A pair of 19th-century Japanese Kutani porcelain vase-form table lamps decorated with hand-painted figurative panels in red and gold, topped with pleated cream fabric lampshades. View IV
Archive V A pair of 19th-century Japanese Kutani porcelain vase-form table lamps decorated with hand-painted figurative panels in red and gold, topped with pleated cream fabric lampshades. View V
Archive VI A pair of 19th-century Japanese Kutani porcelain vase-form table lamps decorated with hand-painted figurative panels in red and gold, topped with pleated cream fabric lampshades. View VI
Archive VII A pair of 19th-century Japanese Kutani porcelain vase-form table lamps decorated with hand-painted figurative panels in red and gold, topped with pleated cream fabric lampshades. View VII
Archive VIII A pair of 19th-century Japanese Kutani porcelain vase-form table lamps decorated with hand-painted figurative panels in red and gold, topped with pleated cream fabric lampshades. View VIII
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A pair of 19th-century Japanese Kutani porcelain vase-form table lamps decorated with hand-painted figurative panels in red and gold, topped with pleated cream fabric lampshades.
Pair Japanese Kutani porcelain lamps, C19th.
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A pair of 19th-century Japanese Kutani porcelain vase-form table lamps decorated with hand-painted figurative panels in red and gold, topped with pleated cream fabric lampshades.
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  • ObjectTable Lamps
  • Period19th century
  • StyleMeiji Period
  • MaterialPorcelain, Brass, Silk
  • ColourTerracotta and Gold
  • MotifsFigurative panels, Iron-red overglaze decoration, Gilded accents, Pleated shades
  • SizeH 37 cm (15 in)

This pair of nineteenth-century Japanese Kutani porcelain table lamps brings classic Meiji period style to interior settings. Each lamp adopts a vase form displaying an orange ground with intricate scrolling gilded decoration and hand-painted iron-red overglaze figurative panels that depict Geisha girls on a veranda. The porcelain bodies rest on gilt turned wood bases, accompanied by brass fittings and pleated cream fabric lampshades. Terracotta and gold hues dominate the palette, complemented by white highlights in the painted scenes and ivory tones in the shades. These lamps stand 37 cm high. They suit placement upon a living room sideboard top or an English Country House console table to provide gentle illumination.

FAQs

Kutani porcelain originates from the Kaga Province (now Ishikawa Prefecture) in Japan, with production beginning in the 17th century and experiencing a major revival during the Meiji period in the 19th century. It is internationally recognised for its elaborate overglaze enamels and detailed figurative or landscape scenes.

Kutani ceramic bases are crafted from refined translucent clay, decorated using iron-red enamels, polychrome glazes, and gold leaf gilding. These porcelain bodies are frequently mounted on cast brass or bronze bases to convert them into functional lighting.

Authentic 19th-century Meiji period pieces typically feature intricate hand-painted detail, prominent red and gold palette motifs, fine craquelure within the glaze, and traditional character marks or artist signatures painted on the underside.

Positioning a pair of Kutani lamps symmetrically on a side cabinet, console table, or sideboard creates balance within a room. The terracotta red and gilded surfaces contrast against modern neutral backgrounds or deep jewel-toned walls.

Dust the porcelain surface regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth. Avoid using liquid chemical cleaners, abrasive pads, or immersion in water, as moisture and harsh detergents can damage original hand-painted enamels and gold leaf detailing.
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