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I recently acquired a beautifully hand-painted Chinese Porcelain Ginger Jar Table Lamp with exquisite paintings of black bird and flowers in front and Chinese writing on back. Bottom has hand-carved dark wood, possibly rosewood or ebony, and topped with lovely Asian-style finial. Perhaps Qing Dynasty? Meaning of the art work or writing? I read on-line that these were often decorated to reflect happiness or prosperity and given a ceremonial gifts such as wedding. Also, any ideas on possible value?

Both ceramic jar and lamp fittings probably 1930s-1940s. Made at same time.

Good luck,
Cal

thanks for all the feedback! much appreciated :)

looks like your inscription includes a date, can you post larger and more complete photos? seems like a decent Republic era vessel, not particularly valuable (having been drilled for a lamp)

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