Glazed white lustre with profuse mthical symbols. Cloth shade.A vintage allegorical ceramic lamp modeled as a highly detailed Chinese Guardian Lion standing in alert pose upon a decorative plinth base, supported by a black wooden stand. Vintage patina to base. Decorative fabric lampshade with string decoration. Guardian lions are a traditional Chinese architectural ornament, also known as stone lions or shishi, in addition to lion dogs or foo dogs. Issued: c. 1940 Dimensions: 22.5"H x 12.75"L Country of Origin: China