Antique Imari Lamp Appraisal

Japanese Imari Porcelain Lamp Bases

The image displays two ornate Japanese Imari porcelain lamp bases. Both are crafted from high-quality porcelain with a white glaze, serving as the canvas for intricate hand-painted designs. The dominant colors include rich cobalt blue, earthy terracotta/reds, teal, and gold accents. The design features a swirling, ribbon-like motif with sections filled with various traditional Japanese patterns such as florals, geometric shapes, and stylized waves, characteristic of Imari ware. The patterns vary in detail and complexity, indicating skilled craftsmanship. Both lamp bases sit on dark-stained wooden plinths, providing a stable and contrasting base. One lamp base is globular or urn-shaped, tapering slightly at the neck and base, while the other is more polygonal, likely hexagonal or octagonal, with flattened sides. The globular lamp has a brass or bronze-toned fitting at the top, indicating it is prepared for wiring and a lampshade. The polygonal lamp base (labeled 'No. 0659') demonstrates distinct planar surfaces for its decoration. The gold accents, likely applied with real gold, suggest a degree of luxury and fine artistry. There are no obvious visible condition issues such as cracks, chips, or significant repairs from the provided images, though detailed inspection would be required to confirm. The style strongly points to a late 19th or early 20th-century aesthetic, consistent with Meiji or Taisho era Imari production, known for its export quality. The quality of the porcelain and the detailed, multi-colored enamel decoration with gold highlights indicate a higher-end piece of decorative art, intended for functional use as a lamp.