Antique Japanese Arita Hand Painted Porcelain Vase Baluster Lamp.
 
This antique Japanese Arita, Imari style porcelain vase is converted to a lamp.  The baluster shaped ceramic features a vibrant palette of colorful hand-painted designs and a brilliant gold gilding.  The base and neck are adorned with geometric and honeycomb designs.  The body is decorated in nature inspired imagery with circular cartouches of robust florals balanced by a pair of mythological animal head handles (likely foo dogs or lions heads).  The hand handwritten kanji inscription translates the porcelain’s origins to a shop in Tokyo, Japan and the giltwork technique employed.  The lamp is mounted on a wood carved base
 
Condition is very good.  There are no chips or cracks. Wear due to age and use.  
Measurements: H 19” to the socket x W 10” x D 9”