Porcelain tibor with lamp, Qing dynasty

Porcelain tibor with a circular base, flared foot and broad rounded shoulders, tapering to a short neck. It has a slightly turned mouth, crowned by a domed lid.

Adorned with a continuous scene of nobles, being carried and escorted by traditional carts. At shoulder height a decorative border of ruyis and lacework containing beautiful flowers is displayed. Next to it, large orange bats fly over the scene. The domed lid is decorated with the same theme. It shows later additions of bronze or metal and an installation to convert it into a lamp. 

With slight damage to the lid. 

Height: 77 cm; Base diameter: 24 cm; Total height: 84 cm