Walk around to the back of this lamp and you'll find the detail that makes it a genuine masterpiece rather than simple decoration. A long braided ponytail cascades down the figure's back, each strand individually defined in the bronze, gathered at the top with a delicate bow that still shows traces of gilding. Someone spent real hours on a part of this sculpture most owners will never even see from the front, and that's the mark of true craftsmanship, care given to the parts nobody's watching. From the front, the figure sits cross-legged and composed, robed and poised with quiet dignity, a slender rod rising from beside her to hold aloft a shade in deep red silk lined with gold, so that when the light comes on, it glows warm and amber from within, like a lantern rather than a lamp. Set on a console table or in an entryway, this is a piece people stop in front of, the kind of find that turns an ordinary corner of a home into something with real story behind it.
The figure is cast in bronze with genuinely fine detailing throughout, from the folds of the robe to the individually rendered strands of hair at the back, seated on a textured woven mat base that adds further realism to the scene. The shade continues that same attention to richness, a double-layer silk construction in red on the outside and gold on the interior, so the light itself takes on a warm, almost candlelit quality once switched on. It's a lamp built to be looked at from every angle, not just the one facing the room, the kind of piece where each new viewpoint reveals another layer of craftsmanship.
Each item is carefully and professionally packed and fully insured for worldwide shipping. All applicable tariffs, duties, and country taxes are included in the price, so you will not be charged any additional fees on delivery, we take care of everything. Every lamp is shipped with its plug prepared for your region, fitted for US outlets or any standard worldwide, so there's no need for an adapter, simply unpack, plug in, and enjoy the light from the very first evening. Returns are accepted within 30 days.
DETAILS
Materials: Bronze, silk shade
Style: Oriental figural lamp
Dimensions: Total height 75 cm / 29.5 in; figure height 30 cm / 11.8 in; base 22 x 20 cm / 8.7 x 7.9 in
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
