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A Hand-painted Indian Papier Mache Cylinderical Container Converted to a Lamp Base
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A Hand-painted Indian Papier Mache Cylinderical Container Converted to a Lamp Base

1900 - 1920
Sold 17 October 2026 · Jeckyll & Co
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Description

With depictions of tigers hunting deer, probably first half 20th century

The base including light fitting 38.5cm high (15" approximately) x 17.5cm diameter

Some scuffs, losses and surface abrasions as per images.

It works and has previously been PAT tested, but inspection by a qualified electrician recommended.

Happy to pack and post within the UK at cost price.

Date of Manufacture

Jeckyll & Co has dated this Indian Papier Mache Lamp to the 1920s.

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Description
With depictions of tigers hunting deer, probably first half 20th century

The base including light fitting 38.5cm high (15" approximately) x 17.5cm diameter

Some scuffs, losses and surface abrasions as per images.

It works and has previously been PAT tested, but inspection by a qualified electrician recommended.

Happy to pack and post within the UK at cost price.

Date of Manufacture

Jeckyll & Co has dated this Indian Papier Mache Lamp to the 1920s.

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Archive I A cylindrical hand-painted papier-mache container converted into a table lamp base with gold animal figures and decorative borders against a dark ground. SOLD17 OCT 26

A Hand-painted Indian Papier Mache Cylinderical Container Converted to a Lamp Base

Archive II A cylindrical hand-painted papier-mache container converted into a table lamp base with gold animal figures and decorative borders against a dark ground. View II
Archive III A cylindrical hand-painted papier-mache container converted into a table lamp base with gold animal figures and decorative borders against a dark ground. View III
Archive IV A cylindrical hand-painted papier-mache container converted into a table lamp base with gold animal figures and decorative borders against a dark ground. View IV
Archive V A cylindrical hand-painted papier-mache container converted into a table lamp base with gold animal figures and decorative borders against a dark ground. View V
Archive VI A cylindrical hand-painted papier-mache container converted into a table lamp base with gold animal figures and decorative borders against a dark ground. View VI
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A cylindrical hand-painted papier-mache container converted into a table lamp base with gold animal figures and decorative borders against a dark ground.
A hand-painted Indian papier mache cylinderical container converted to a lamp base
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A cylindrical hand-painted papier-mache container converted into a table lamp base with gold animal figures and decorative borders against a dark ground.
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  • ObjectTable Lamps
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleIndian Folk Art
  • MaterialPapier-Mache, Brass, Paint
  • ColourBlack and Gold
  • MotifsAnimal motifs, Foliate borders, Cylindrical body, Brass socket

A hand-painted Indian papier-mache cylindrical container serves as a table lamp base, dating to the period around 1920 in an Indian folk art style. The dark ground features hand-painted gold animal motifs depicting tigers hunting deer, complemented by decorative foliate borders in red, green, and gold. The cylindrical body includes a brass socket and a fitted lid, showing visible scuffs, losses, and surface abrasions from age and use. The base including the light fitting stands at 38.5 cm high and 17.5 cm in diameter. This piece functions as a table lamp placed on a sideboard top in a home today, bringing a distinct focal point to living spaces or bedrooms.

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Papier-mache craftsmanship in India, particularly in regions such as Kashmir and Rajasthan, dates back centuries and was influenced by Persian artisans who introduced lacquered paper techniques for decorative vessels, boxes, and domestic items.

These containers were created by layering pulped paper mixed with adhesives over wooden or clay moulds, followed by drying, applying a coat of plaster or smooth lacquer, and decorating the exterior with hand-painted mineral pigments.

Authentic pieces exhibit signs of natural aging such as delicate surface crazing, slight unevenness from hand-moulding, light edge wear to the painted surface, and soft patina on the lacquered finish.

A converted vessel lamp serves as an accent lighting piece on a console table or desk, ideally fitted with a neutral linen or silk shade to highlight the detailed hand-painted body.

Maintain the surface by dusting lightly with a dry, soft cloth, keeping the item away from direct moisture, high humidity, and harsh chemical polish that could dissolve the protective lacquer.
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