17th/18th century, Qing dynasty. A pear shaped vase on a tall flaring foot, two spouting lion head handles on opposing sides, dark brown patina with some areas of orange, old lacquer finish wearing away, mounted as working lamp with hexagonal white shade and black and cinnabar lacquer carved finial. The bronze vase approx. 13 by 7 in., 33 by 18 cm.

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