Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jar Table Lamp

This is a large table lamp constructed from a converted Chinese blue and white porcelain ginger jar or temple vase. The piece features a classic baluster-shaped body with a tapered neck and flared base, mounted onto an stained dark wood circular base. The porcelain demonstrates a traditional underglaze cobalt blue decoration on a white ground, featuring a dense 'lotus scroll' or 'clematis' pattern. This motif includes large, stylized lotus blossoms surrounded by an intricate network of scrolling vines and foliage. The lower portion of the vase is decorated with a border of lotus petal lappets or 'ju-i' motifs, a common element in Qing Dynasty style ceramics. The top of the vase is capped with a matching porcelain lid, which has been drilled to accommodate the lamp's metal harp and socket assembly. The construction is typical of mid-to-late 20th-century decorative imports designed for the Western market. The glaze appears smooth and reflective, suggesting modern manufacturing techniques rather than antique hand-painted methods. Condition-wise, the porcelain body appears intact without visible chips or major cracks, though some light surface dust and minor glaze imperfections (pinholes) are likely present. The dark wood base shows a uniform finish, and the electrical cord is visible, indicating it is an active household appliance. This style is often referred to as Chinoiserie, blending Eastern aesthetic motifs with Western functional design.