Antique Chinese Carved Flourite Lamp

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Antique Chinese Carved Flourite Lamp

Antique Chinese Carved Flourite Lamp, with custom silk shade, a carved jade finial, and carved pink flourite beads on the two pull-chains. This rare Victorian lamp is mounted on a carved burlwood stand, and has an electrified bronze base with a switch that also lights lamp on the inside.

Carving fluorite in China is a well-established practice, with a history dating back centuries. Fluorite, known for its vibrant colors and hardness, has been used in carvings for decorative and symbolic purposes.

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