A wonderful and large pair of Japanese Meji period bronze elephant handled table lamps the bodies cast with three toed dragons holding pearls and birds,in wonderful condition.

22" high

6.5" diameter

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Fernyhough Antiques Ltd has dated these Japanese Bronze Table Lamps to the 1900s.

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A wonderful and large pair of Japanese Meji period bronze elephant handled table lamps the bodies cast with three toed dragons holding pearls and birds,in wonderful condition.

22" high

6.5" diameter

FREE DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND

fig 1. A pair of dark brown bronze urn-shaped table lamps featuring relief carvings of dragons and birds on turned wooden bases. — fig 1. Pair Japanese Bronze Table Lamps

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You are welcome to collect at our large warehouse and showrooms in Derbyshire (20 minutes north of Birmingham).

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Date of Manufacture

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd has dated these Japanese Bronze Table Lamps to the 1900s.

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SA1139590

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ObjectTable Lamps
Period1900 - 1920
StyleMeiji Period
MaterialBronze, Wood, Brass
ColourDark Brown
MotifsRelief dragon, Flying birds, Zoomorphic handles, Fluted neck

A matched pair of Japanese Meiji period table lamps, originating from around 1900, stands ready for functional use in a traditional interior. Cast from dark brown bronze, these urn-shaped lamps sit upon rounded wooden bases and incorporate visible brass electrical fittings at the top. The decorative scheme includes raised relief carvings of dragons holding pearls along the lower bodies, flying birds ascending the fluted necks, and ornate zoomorphic handles flanking each side. A series of vertical flutes ornaments the shoulder mouldings above the main bodies. Practical placement suits a study desk, sideboard top, or a gentleman's library side table where ambient lighting is required. Each lamp measures 56 cm high by 17 cm in diameter, offering a substantial decorative presence while illuminating a room. Gentle surface patination is visible across the dark bronze metalwork.

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Japanese bronze vase lamps frequently originated during the Meiji period (18681912), when bronze metalwork flourished due to skilled craftsmen transitioning from samurai sword fitting production to decorative arts. Many of these bronze urns and vases were later converted into electric table lamps in Western countries during the 20th century.

These pieces are typically created using the lost-wax casting technique (cire perdue) from solid bronze alloy, followed by detailed hand-chasing to carve surface ornamentation. They feature patinated surfaces achieved through controlled chemical oxidation and are commonly mounted onto turned hardwood or timber bases.

Authentic Japanese bronze pieces demonstrate sharp, hand-chased details in high relief, significant physical weight, and natural surface patination showing subtle tonal variations in wear areas. Look for traditional motifs such as dragons, phoenixes, or botanical elements, along with handles shaped like zoomorphic or elephant heads.

Japanese bronze lamps introduce dark tones and sculptural relief into modern schemes. Place them symmetrically on a dining room sideboard, an executive office desk, or a hall console table, paired with simple silk or linen lampshades to balance the detailed bronze metalwork.

Dust bronze lamps regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth or a soft-bristled brush to clean intricate relief areas. Avoid liquid metal polishes, chemical cleaners, or water, as these remove the original patination; a light application of clear microcrystalline wax can be used occasionally to protect the finish.

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