Lamp made of antique wooden panel.
A table lamp made from a small panel, part of an old Chinese marriage bed.
The panel represent one of the ‘Eight Treasures’:
The “Eight Treasures” (babao 八宝), also known as the “Eight Precious Things” and the “Eight Auspicious Treasures”, may consist of eight ordinary symbols, the eight precious organs of the Buddha’s body, the eight auspicious signs, or the various emblems of the eight Taoist Immortals. The most commonly seen members of the Eight Treasures include the coin, ruyi sceptre, coral, chime stone, lozenge, rhinoceros horn, silver ingot and the flaming pearl.
In Buddhism, the Eight Treasures (Eight Auspicious Symbols) include the lotus (purity/enlightenment), Wheel of the Dharma (knowledge), treasure vase (wealth), conch shell (Buddha’s thoughts), victory banner (Buddha’s teachings conquer all), endless knot (harmony), parasol (protection) and fish pair (happiness in marriage).
In the first picture, the size of the lampshade is 35/18/17 in the colour corse black with gold inside.
Other sizes and colours of handmade lampshades are available. Check the category “Lampshades” for colours and prices!
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