Blue and White Prunus Ginger Jar Table Lamp
Decorative art / Ceramic table lamp converted from a porcelain ginger jar • Unknown artisan, Chinese export or decorative ceramics workshop
Style & Movement
Chinoiserie / Traditional Chinese Revival
Medium & Technique
Glazed porcelain with cobalt blue underglaze decoration, traditional Chinese blue-and-white ceramic techniques
Creation Period
Mid-to-late 20th century
Dimensions & Format
Estimated height approximately 24 to 30 inches including lamp hardware, vertical cylindrical format
Subject Description
Cylindrical lidded ginger jar form featuring a cracked-ice and prunus blossom (winter plum) motif in cobalt blue underglaze, accented with formal geometric and heart-shaped border patterns around the rim
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good. The visible porcelain appears intact and well-preserved with stable glaze, though electrical hardware shows signs of age and standard wear.
Estimated Market Value
150 USD - 350 USD
Auction Estimate
100 USD - 250 USD
Provenance History
Acquired through standard domestic decorative arts channels, likely originating from a mid-century interior design import store or estate collection
Art Historical Significance
Reflects the enduring Western interior design tradition of converting classic Asian porcelain forms into functional lighting fixtures, popular from the mid-century modern era onward
Notable Features
Features a matching domed porcelain lid integrated into the lamp construction, resting on a dark-finished wooden display base, with a classic cracked-ice prunus pattern highly popular in decorative porcelain
Condition Issues
Minor wear to the brass-plated electrical hardware, potential drilling to the base of the original porcelain vessel for cord passage, and normal age-related patina on the wooden platform base
Conservation Recommendations
Standard dusting with a soft cloth, periodic safety inspection of vintage electrical wiring by a qualified professional, and placement in a stable indoor environment