Tutankhamun Table Lamp, Ahura Porcelain, White & Gold, 1970`s Ca, Italian
London, United Kingdom
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Height
42.0 cm
Width
36.0 cm
Depth
23.0 cm
Wear conditions
Good
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Wear conditions
Excellent
Shows little to no signs of wear and tear.
Good
May show slight traces of use in keeping with age. Most vintage and antique items fit into this condition.
Average
Likely to show signs of some light scratching and ageing but still remains in a fair condition.
Apparent Wear and Tear
Visible signs of previous use including scratches, chips or stains.
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Description
Tutankhamun table lamp, Ahura Porcelain in white & hand painted gilt, 1970`s ca, Italian.
This vintage table lamp has been gently cleaned while respecting the age patina. It is newly rewired & earthed, PAT tested by an electrician and ready to use. It has the following new electrical components: new brass lamp holder & brass cover, antique gold tone silk cable, new white cord switch & a new white plug (UK Plug up to 250V). This lamp can be used with a dimmer. It is possible to use this light in other countries with a light bulb suitable to local electricity.
This Egyptian style lamp became popular and was produced in Europe from the late 1960`s, after the King Tutankhamun exhibitions in Paris, France in 1967, and Brussels, Belgium in 1970. In the north of Italy, prestigious porcelain & ceramic manufacturers such as S.V. Porcellane d`Arte di Sabadin Vittorio, Ronzan and Ahura made similar examples.
Superbly hand painted & gilded, this vintage porcelain lamp is unique, with white as the base colour. Although not signed, it has all the design features & craftsmanship of similar examples by Ahura Porcelain of Italy, the attributed designer & manufacturer.
Iconic & elegant, this lamp would be a sculptural addition to a range of Interiors including Art Deco, Hollywood Regency, 70`s Glamour, Post-Modern, Traditional or Contemporary.
At the focal point is a porcelain base depicting Tutankhamun`s death mask. Quality cast and attention to detail in the hand painting gilding on the Nemes headdress, face & beard, with real 24k gold. The iconic cobra Uraeus & vulture are present and continuously decorated all round the sides.
Rising from the top of the head there is a short polished brass column leading to the new brass lamp holder. This is inside a polished brass metal cover. The lamp holder has 2 brass screw rings to hold the lampshade in place.
This lamp carry 1 standard small screw light bulb (E14) up to 60 Watts. At present fitted & photographed with a Golf Clear shaped light bulb of 25 Watts. This is included in the price. It is possible to use any other E14 bulbs.
The original vintage handmade Pagoda shade is present and included in the price. The shade has a great quality metal frame with two arches open, one frontal and the other at the back, emphasizing the view & beauty of the mask. It is made of silk fabric in ivory tone with a triple fabric trim around the top & bottom in blue, gold & ivory. It is further lined in beige fabric.
Underneath the lamp base is padded with new black felt to protect the furniture below.
This vintage table lamp is in very good condition for its age. The porcelain sculpture is in very good condition with no cracks or chips. The gilt painted surfaces are in very good condition, with a light age patina & minor tiny superficial marks to the gilt in line with age & wear. The vintage lampshade is in very good condition. The metal frame is sound. The fabric is in good condition with no damages, cuts or stains, just a very light patina & rubbing in line with age & wear.
Additional Dimensions:
The total Height of the lamp with the shade on is: 42 cm.
The base alone (without the lampshade) has the following dimensions: Height: 31 cm, Width: 15 cm & Depth: 12 cm.
The lampshade alone has the following dimensions: Height: 20 cm, Width: 36 cm & Depth: 23 cm.
Packing is offered free of charge. We take special professional care while packing. For safe transport the lamp base would be wrapped separately from the shade, both in bubble wrap, foam and an outer layer of card. Together these parts would easily fit into a box with loose fill packing nuts, safe for posting with a courier. We ship with reliable couriers (signed for, tracked & insured).
AHURA PORCELAIN OF ITALY HISTORY: Ahura Porcelain of Nove in the north of Italy, was founded by Ezio & Flavia Zanardello in 1973. The company name is inspired by the Zoroastrian figure of Ahura Mazda, "the Spirit that creates with thought". Still a family business today the company is also known by the family surname Zanardello.
Ahura differentiate itself from standard ceramic production & design through the reinterpretation of shapes, lines and materials. A modern ceramic, with stylized models, asymmetrical shapes, gold and platinum applied on large surfaces. It began to create modern ceramics, with stylized patterns, gold and platinum applied on large surfaces, as well as asymmetrical shapes. By the 1980’s the company reached levels of quality and originality so high that it became a reference point for the entire sector thanks to its revaluation and combination of classic styles and new artistic expressions. In the 1990’s the company acquired the historically famous Ronzan brand, also of Italy.
Today the company is known for its luxury ceramics and is represented at design fairs such as Maison et Objet in Paris.
Condition report:
This vintage table lamp is in very good condition for its age. The porcelain sculpture is in very good condition with no cracks or chips. The gilt painted surfaces are in very good condition, with a light age patina & minor tiny superficial marks to the gilt in line with age & wear. The vintage lampshade is in very good condition. The metal frame is sound. The fabric is in good condition with no damages, cuts or stains, just a very light patina & rubbing in line with age & wear.
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