Two Fabulous Antique Chinese Hand Carved Table Lamp Bases in oriental hardwood, black varnished depicting two old men, probably scholars or deities. Both are fitted with screw fitting for electrics of lamps. Each one has minute white  teeth and also inset  glass eyes ( not quite sure about the material for the eyes). They are matching but not identical. Probably from around the turn of the 19th Century.

Very heavy!

Condition: Bald Man: Generally good condition apart from one chip off the top of the light fitting part, which shows slightly lighter coloured wood. There are some minor splits to the wood on the back, and on the base there is a more substantial split to the wood. The base is marked with some numbers and letters. Full set of  teeth. Some very faint white paint splatters.

Size: Height: 36cm (14") Width: approx: 12cm (4.5") Weight: 1715 grams.

Man with Hair: slightly taller than the other one, minor scrapes and loss of stain to the back, front is in good condition on the body. The base has a split to the front and also a chip. Faded  Paper label to the base with chines markings which I have not been able to identify. Full set of tiny bone teeth and glass eyes are present.

Size: Height: 37.5cm (14.75") Weight: 1450grams.

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