Ah. So you think that it might originally have been a vase or some other pottery object that someone added lamp hardware too?
Early reproductions also used the contrasting ribbon border, so on their own it isn't an absolute indicator. @Jivvy - you spotted the real issue...
The ribbon border on many old pieces, I think was added to finish the edges since they were removed from old clothing. When you are looking for...
Maybe replacement hardware. I have "upgraded" lamps with new parts to make changes such as add additional sockets, but I can't tell as I can't...
I thought the ears would touch first.
Photos would be helpful.
Luth, Many have trouble at the start. If you are taking your picture with your phone, see @Bdigger 's suggestion above. If the picture is on...
Welcome Luth. Your photos didn't show up. Are they too big?
Welcome. Inkwells. How wonderful
I have been hesitant to weigh in. While I collect Chinese silk embroideries and am strongly interested in rank badges, I don't have these in hand...
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