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Description
Possibly antique Satsuma Moriage vase. Someone converted this vase into a lamp and drilled a hole right through the base, but also some of the identifying marks. Besides the drill hole it is otherwise in fantastic condition. The vase has a carved wood base /stand that has some bits broken off on one side and (of course) a drill hole through the center.
Category
Asian Art
Medium
Ceramic
Distinguishing marks
An Asian (Japanese) signature in center of underside (partially obliterated) in gold and a painted signature in red on underside rim.
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
13” height
History
Acquired this when someone in my neighborhood was cleaning out house after selling their parents’ home. Someone converted this vase into a lamp and, judging by the age of the lamp components, the conversion was done Midcentury or earlier. Unfortunately, they not only stupidly drilled a hole right through the base, but also some of the identifying marks. I think this vase is actually quite old. Besides the drill hole it is otherwise in fantastic condition. It has a carved wood base /stand that has some bits missing on one side and a drill hole through the center.
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