Handbuilt terracotta lamp, decorated in white slip and sgraffito, depicting characters inspired by a block-printed counterpane on Duncan Grant’s bed at Charleston House, in East Sussex. Indian princesses dance with sacred cows amongst flowers, while princes on horseback canter with hunting dogs; indifferent peacocks simply, meander. Subtle impressions made with antique wood blocks pool underglaze colours in old rose and dirty ochre; stylised trees in the landscape beyond are suggested in washy greens, influenced by a Mughal painting I particularly like, dated 1835.

These lamps are wired with antique-bronze fittings, Italian twist cable and bakelite-style plugs. They can be wired for the UK, the US and Europe, please specify your preference by email when ordering. The pleated lampshade in plaster pink is made in India. It is 100% cotton dyed and casts a soft, comfortable glow.

Please note, I have 2 lamps wired for the UK ready for immediate dispatch and 1 lamp base ready for wiring.