A matching pair of garlic-necked (knobbed) vases in Delftware, made around 1700, converted into lamps. The “crowns” of these vases have (historically) been sawn off, most likely following damage. The original silhouette of the iconic shape was restored by Antefact using a woodturning inset . The wood comes from an antique oak beam and can be slid loosely into the neck of the vase. The extended threaded rod with a thickened section ensures a stable yet reversible fit in the neck.
The wooden collar supports the socket (E27) via a movable bronze-coloured joint, with a lampshade in blue velvet. The colour variations in the velvet form a subtle complement to the decoration of the vases. Both vases feature the same decoration in a bright blue hue, which contrasts exceptionally beautifully with the bright white tin glaze. The decoration features various birds such as a peacock and a heron, rocks, flowers and butterflies. The neck and foot are further adorned with downward-pointing banana leaves, inspired by the coveted Chinese porcelain that reached the Northern Netherlands in the 17th century. The vases have a rounded, octagonal shape. The base of one of the vases is marked at the bottom with (presumably) a yellow ‘s’.
Dimensions:
Total height: 49 cm
Height of vases: 29 cm
Width of base: 10 cm
Height of lampshade: 16.5 cm
Width of lampshade: 20.5–25.5 cm
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