Fairy Moon by David Delamare Porcelain Lithophane Night Light

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Fairy Moon by David Delamare Porcelain Lithophane Night Light
Product Features
Kiln fired Porcelain: Handmade in the USA, approx. 5 in. tall and 3 12 in. wide
Unique: Different thicknesses in the porcelain cause the image to appear, it is not a photograph or print
Functional and Beautiful: Gives off a warm colored light, yet lights up a dark room perfectly
Great Gift: Such quality craftsmanship with incredible detail in the image that will impress anyone
Ships complete: Comes with 7W bulb and a brief history of the art in an attractive and sturdy box
Product Specifications
Brand: The Porcelain Garden
Manufacturer: The Porcelain Garden
Part Number: NR129
Item Weight: 4 ounces
Product Dimensions: 2 x 3.75 x 5.75 inches
Item model number: NR129
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No
Assembled Height: 5.75 inches
Assembled Length: 2 inches
Assembled Width: 3.75 inches
Style: Modern
Collection: The Porcelain Garden Lithophane Night Lights
Color: Beige
Shape: Rectangle
Material: Porcelain
Finish Types: Antique
Number of Lights: 1
Included Components: Bulb included
Maximum Compatible Wattage: 7 Watts
Voltage: 120 Volts
Specific Uses: Indoor use only
Special Features: Soft light, Safety at night, Low power consumption
Shade Material: PORCELAIN
Light Direction: OMNI
Power Source: Plug in
Switch Style: Rocker switch
Switch Installation Type: Plug in
Batteries Included?: No
Batteries Required?: No
Certification: UL Listed
Type of Bulb: Incandescent
Luminous Flux: 60 Lumen
Wattage: 7 watts
Color Temperature: 2700 Kelvin
Date First Available: September 7, 2008
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Product Description
This is a "lithophane"; a thin translucent porcelain night light, made using a lost art from the 1800's. When lit from behind, the light shining through the different thicknesses of the carving causes a highly detailed image to appear in front, almost magically. As you see, the illuminated image is so detailed, that it has a totally photographic quality to it! In addition, the relief of the carving gives the image a 3 dimensional quality when seen in person. To make them, we start by carving the image in a translucent wax, with the wax lit from behind. We then take a plaster mold of this engraving, and we then cast a fine porcelain clay into this mold. We then kiln fire the porcelain to 2300 degrees F. to achieve it's translucency and durability. Lithophanes were invented in France in 1827, and were popular throughout Europe till the early 1900's. They mysteriously faded from popularity with the advent of electricity, which is ironic as they look way better with electric light than candles. We first started making them 32 years ago by reproducing the antique ones. We eventually learned how to engrave our own originals, and this has been our specialty ever since. Our lithophanes truly make for a beautiful and practical piece of art that you will use daily for year after year! This beautiful Fairy is from an original image by David Delamare. We make a number of lithophanes with his Fairies and Mermaids. The subtle beauty of his work, the shading, the composition, everything about his art makes them so perfect for our pieces.
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