Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Table Lamp - Fish Design Chapati Box A Hand Carved wood elephant

A Hand Carved wood elephant from Madhya Pradesh - RajasthanThis is an old piece dating from the late 18th centuryIt was originally painted

When finished the entire figure is coated with clay made from termite hills to create the mould

The surface retains layers of its original red painted finish

The design is inspired by traditional Mongolian furniture forms

Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Table Lamp - Fish Design Chapati Box A Hand Carved wood elephantThis striking blue and white table lamp features yuan dynasty style painted fish amongst seaweed and aquatic plants. It stands on a matt black walnut base and is finished with antique brass lamp fittings. It fits into both a contemporary design or a more traditional style home. Crafted in Jingdezhen, this lamp is inspired by the exquisite works found in the Tokyo Museum of Art. The fish is a longstanding symbol of wealth in China as the Chinese symbol