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    Posted 8 years ago

    inky
    (229 items)

    I won this pretty little lamp on a our local auction, the photos they had listed for it were shockas!! but I thought for $10.00 and that is NZ $'s, it was worth the punt, it looked interesting and I could see the cord was an oldie..

    Well! when I unpacked, it took my breath away, now! I know it's not going to appeal to everyone but it brought a tear to my eye, it is the most beautiful little lamp I have seen for a long time and I cant stop looking at it!..

    I think!! it is Chinese Spinach Jade, quite heavy and carved in a bamboo shape with bamboo leaves to one side..and bizarrely a jade grape vine curling around it..but! it works.

    What I would like to know is it Spinach Jade or Jade even?..and what are the grapes made from, are they Jade too! all the pieces are quite translucent, as you can see from some of the grapes and with the top of the bamboo stand were the light fitting sits inside...and when do you think it may date from, I am thinking 1920/30/50s??...I have no idea so any help would be much appreciated.

    I don't mind what it is made from it is a lovely little table lamp, which I am going to use but it would be nice to know.

    Thanks so much for taking the time to read and looking..:-)

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    Comments

    1. racer4four racer4four, 8 years ago
      I think the photos on Trade Me are generally pretty woeful Inky, but you got a win for sure.

      It is breathtaking. I don't know my stone so won't comment on the type of jade but the carving is amazing.
      That bamboo trunk seems simple but is not, the leaves and grapes are just glorious.
      I hope someone can help. It deserves a special place.
    2. Justanovice Justanovice, 8 years ago
      Can't help inky, but just a beautiful work of art!! No wonder you keep looking at it!:)
    3. mikelv85 mikelv85, 8 years ago
      This is a gorgeous bit of carving Inky !.... Can't imagine it being wasted on anything but something in the jade family...just my guess of course. :)
    4. jscott0363 jscott0363, 8 years ago
      Wow, that is BEAUIFUL!! inky, you did very well!!
    5. kyratango kyratango, 8 years ago
      Inky, it is charming and beautifully done !

      Dark green seems to be nephrite jade, pink and purple a dyied stone (can see the dye concentrate in the natural cracks).

      Enjoy your lamp, I would too :-)
    6. MyFavoriteTreasures MyFavoriteTreasures, 8 years ago
      This is awesome!
    7. sklo42 sklo42, 8 years ago
      Wow, sometimes woeful photos can be worth their weight in gold......
    8. Trey Trey, 8 years ago
      Inky there is a guy I'm New Zealand with a sign, he gave me his number,could you call him for me please? I can't call overseas:(
    9. inky inky, 8 years ago
      Yes!!'....of course Trey, tell me what you need me to do...anything I can to do to help I will....:-)
    10. Roycroftbooksfromme1, 8 years ago
      just looks like u could just pig out on those grapes ...lol very nice
    11. SEAN68 SEAN68, 8 years ago
      beautiful!!
    12. Manikin Manikin, 8 years ago
      Oh so beautiful inky !!! Love love xo
    13. Roycroftbooksfromme1, 8 years ago
      http://faithtap.com/2206/home-free-o-holy-night/

      ;-)))
    14. inky inky, 8 years ago
      Fabulous!!!!!!....:-)
    15. bladerunner22 bladerunner22, 8 years ago
      Merry Christmas inky, the best to you.
    16. inky inky, 8 years ago
      Thank you bladerunner..and to you too!...:-)

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