Bidspirit auction | Chinoiserie Glazed Ceramic Foo Dog

Chinoiserie Glazed Ceramic Foo Dog Table Lamp with Shou Character Finial - A vintage Chinoiserie style table lamp featuring a cream-colored glazed ceramic base modeled as a seated Foo Dog or guardian lion. The figure rests its paw on a globe and is mounted on a rectangular pedestal. The lamp is fitted with a white fabric tapered drum shade and a brass-tone metal harp. The fixture is topped with a decorative openwork metal finial depicting the Chinese Shou character for longevity. The electrical cord is a cream-colored plastic-coated wire ending in a non-polarized two-prong plug. No maker's marks, signatures, or manufacturer labels are visible on the ceramic base or the electrical hardware.Tiny chip on one corner tip.It works! Total height to the top of the finial is approximately 30.5 inches. Height to the top edge of the shade is approximately 28.5 inches.