There is a wood base with a Japanese/oriental girl holding a basket with writing on it. The top of the basket has a turtle or tortoise on it. This turtle lid comes off and inside is a small light
No details known. When we received it we changed the electrical cord so we could plug it in
Hi Joyce,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
These look to be about 8 inches tall and what I've based the value on; if they are larger (or smaller) that that by a few inches please let me know so I can re-evaluate as necessary.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
A pair of Japanese export cast brass censor-form table lamps
early 20th Century
Each in the form of a kneeling female fgure holding a covered basket with turtle finial opening to reveal a lamp, on a wooden base, electrified.
approximately 8 inches high
CONDITION: electrified
$125-175 for the pair*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
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