Pair of Hand-Painted Emperor & Empress Porcelain Lamps – Blue & White – Chinese Export Style – Jingdezhen

This sculptural pair of hand-painted porcelain lamps features fully modeled emperor and empress figures seated on dragon-armrest thrones, rendered in cobalt blue glaze over a white porcelain ground. Crafted in Jingdezhen, China, the figures are dressed in ceremonial robes with cloud, wave, and floral motifs—symbols of imperial authority, protection, and prosperity.

Perfectly scaled for console tables or flanking a focal point, these figural lamps add storytelling, symmetry, and global sophistication to any traditional or chinoiserie-inspired space.

Design Features

• Matched emperor and empress figures, sculpted in full round

• Hand-painted cobalt blue on white glazed porcelain

• Dragon throne armrests, symbolic of power and cosmic protection

• Polished display bases

• Wired for U.S. use (lampshades not included)

• Sold as a pair

Symbolism & Cultural Context
Imperial figures have long held symbolic weight in Chinese decorative arts—representing strength, stability, and celestial harmony. Dragons are traditional emblems of power and good fortune, while wave and cloud motifs signal heavenly favor. These lamps reflect the aesthetic of Qing export porcelain reinterpreted through a richly figural lens.

Condition
Excellent. No chips, cracks, or restoration noted. Minor glaze variations consistent with handcrafted porcelain.

Dimensions (Each Lamp)
8" W × 7" D × 15" H (to socket)