Unusual Chinese Famille Verte Porcelain Vase, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), now mounted as a lamp, with foo dog decoration on the neck and applied salamanders on each shoulder of the vase, the vase decorated with mythical scenes, vase, h. 18-1/8", overall, h. 25", dia. 8".

Scattered firing anomalies and small losses to bright surface enamels and rubbing to gilt on lip. Some minor accretions around the salamanders on the shoulder of the vase. Base drilled for lamp use. An old repair about 1 1/2" long with visible cracks and losses to glaze. Overall wear is consistent with age, material and use.