1960s Frederick Cooper Blanc De Chine Lamps With Shades - a Pair

Description

Classic, stately, elegant Blanc de Chine porcelain lamps from Frederick Cooper, makers of illuminated art. Balustrade form decorated in relief … more Classic, stately, elegant Blanc de Chine porcelain lamps from Frederick Cooper, makers of illuminated art. Balustrade form decorated in relief on all sides, with a large cartouche on the body depicting a classic Asian landscape complete with clouds, mountains, temples, waterfalls and trees. The chrysanthemum, a symbol of longevity, is featured on the neck as a crest and as tendrils on the sides. The chrysanthemum is one of the Four Gentlemen of Asian Art along with bamboo, orchid and plum blossom. Perhaps the artist who designed this vase was inspired by Tao Yuanming verse “I pluck chrysanthemums under the eastern hedge, And gaze afar towards the southern mountains. The mountain air is fine at the evening of the day and flying birds return together homewards. Within these things there is a hint of Truth, but when I start to tell it, I cannot find the words”.
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Shade Measurements:
Top dia: 8 1/4 in, Bottom dis 16 1/4 in, Height 13 1/2 in
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Lamp body measurements
21" to socket
Ceramic body 16.5"
Top finial 33"
You will find the width & depth of lamp in the measurement section. less