Vintage Figural Asian-Style Table Lamp with Pleated Shade

This item is a vintage table lamp featuring a figural base in an Asian-inspired style, topped with a pleated fabric lampshade. The base is constructed from what appears to be a composite material or ceramic, painted and glazed to resemble an elder or deity figure, possibly a scholar or sage, identifiable by the beard and traditional attire. The figure's robes are rendered in blue and a yellowish-tan color, with details suggesting a sense of age and wisdom. The figure is mounted on a decorative circular base, which seems to be made of a bronzed or antiqued brass-finished metal, featuring an ornate, possibly floral or scrolled, relief pattern around its circumference. The electrical cord, wrapped around the base, is a braided cloth-covered type, consistent with older wiring, indicating a potentially earlier manufacturing period. The lampshade is a conical or bell-shaped form, made of pleated fabric, likely silk or a synthetic imitation, in a muted sage green or light teal color. The pleats are fine and evenly spaced, giving the shade a textured appearance and diffusing light softly. The fabric shows some signs of age, including possible dust accumulation and slight discoloration, consistent with a vintage item. The overall condition suggests use over time, with a visible patina on the metal base and general wear expected from an older lamp. There are no clear manufacturer's marks visible in the image, but the style of the figure and the lampshade suggest a mid-20th century origin, possibly from the 1940s to 1960s. The craftsmanship of the figural element appears to be of moderate quality, with hand-painted details. The lamp as a whole exudes a classic, somewhat exotic, aesthetic.