A pair of late Edo Japanese vases now as lamps fruitwood linking it to masterpieces held

linking it to masterpieces held in prominent museums and private collections

while the finely lacquered top is adorned with traditional Chinese scenes—reminiscent of the luxury décor pieces commissioned for both European aristocracy and celebrated institutions

whilst remaining distinctly rooted in the natural world

drawing on Germanic traditions of the 17th century

gently aged glaze

A pair of late Edo Japanese vases now as lamps fruitwood linking it to masterpieces heldA Pair of Late Edo Japanese Vases Now as Lamps Lighting, Table Lamps An evocative pair of late Edo period Japanese vases, now artfully adapted as table lamps, blending the philosophical concepts of Wabi Sabi and Kintsugi. Dating from circa 1865, these unique pieces showcase the understated elegance and symbolic imperfection so cherished in Japanese design of the 19th century. Origin: Japan Date: Circa 1865 Material: Pottery with gold kintsugi repair