Vintage Nyonya Straits Chinese Square-Form Floral Porcelain Lamp Base Vase

Description

Vintage Mid-Century Chinese square-form vase or lamp base. Painted in rich, colorful enamels depicting scenes on each of the 4 … more Vintage Mid-Century Chinese square-form vase or lamp base. Painted in rich, colorful enamels depicting scenes on each of the 4 flat sides. The scenes alternate between a bird perched amongst flowering branches and a grouping of precious objects. The piece is finished off with lovely geometric and floral border designs typical of the Nyonya style.

Would look very nice with a silk flower arrangement or can be used as a lamp base.
Marked on the underside with a partial Tongzhi dynasty mark stamped in red.
Age: Mid-century.
The condition is excellent. Drilled for a lamp.
Listed by East2West Furniture.
14" tall. x 4 1/2" x 4 1/2".
3.7 pounds. less