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CHINESE PORCELAIN OPIUM LAMP WITH CHRYSANTHEMUM MOTIF
Origin: China
Date: Late 19th–early 20th century
Materials: Glazed porcelain with enamel decoration
Dimensions: Appro 4 × 5 cm
Description:
Small rectangular opium lamp is made of white glazed porcelain and decorated on its sides with hand-painted yellow chrysanthemums and green leaves. The top features a pierced, openwork gallery designed to hold and ventilate the lamp’s chimney and wick. The floral decoration adds an elegant touch to this functional piece, which was used to heat the opium pipe bowl during smoking sessions.
Origin: China
Date: Late 19th–early 20th century
Materials: Glazed porcelain with enamel decoration
Dimensions: Appro 4 × 5 cm
Description:
Small rectangular opium lamp is made of white glazed porcelain and decorated on its sides with hand-painted yellow chrysanthemums and green leaves. The top features a pierced, openwork gallery designed to hold and ventilate the lamp’s chimney and wick. The floral decoration adds an elegant touch to this functional piece, which was used to heat the opium pipe bowl during smoking sessions.
