Japan’s Genius Finds Expression at the Potter’s Wheel

Keystone View Company

Late 19th-early 20th century

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Tall Footed Blue-and-Whiter Butter Lamp with Lotus Motifs and "Om Mani Padme Hum" Mantra of Guanyin (Avalokiteshvara)
Decorated with incised wave designs. Cover has four triangular perforations. Body of tripod has two applied monkey masks. No trace of glaze.
Underglaze iron decoration
A small apple green jade carving of a Mandarin Duck with a lotus plant