Six green and turquoise-glazed 'bamboo' stoneware fence pipes, Qing Dynasty

adapted as lamps

In overall reasonable adapted condition. The glaze to the pipes has chipped notably to the bases and the top rims. The colour of the glaze is varied throughout and has faded in areas. These have been adapted for electricity but would require the attention of a professional electrician to be put into working order. With old marks and scratches throughout commensurate with age and use.
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