A PAIR OF WOOD KAKU ANDON, LANTERNS, 19TH CENTURY

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A PAIR OF WOOD KAKU ANDON, LANTERNS, 19TH CENTURY This lot is from a single owner collection and is therefore offered without reserve The Jorgen Ruben Gallery Ledger, entry from 2005: “No. 344, HA 1994 Japanese Andon high box lamp Edo dark red lacquer” Gallery price: EUR 980 or approx. EUR 1,600 adjusted for inflation at the time of writing. “No. 345, HA 1994, Japanese Shop Andon 19th c.” Gallery price: EUR 1,100 or approx. EUR 1,800 adjusted for inflation at the time of writing. Japan, late Edo period (1615-1868). Each of tall rectangular form with an integrated carrying handle, paper panels, one panel opening to reveal a candle prick, its square base with a single small drawer used to keep matches or utensils, the framework polished in an appealing brown hue. Important Note: For essential information on the Jorgen Ruben Gallery Ledger and provenance documentation please visit here: www.zacke.at/rubencollection_ledger Dimensions: Height 78.5 cm (each) Andon lanterns came into widespread use from the Edo through the Meiji period. Rectangular, square, cylindrical, or circular in form, they were typically made with simple angular frames and bold lines, the dark structure contrasting with illuminated paper surrounding a small oil dish and wick. Admired for their restrained elegance and portability, they provided just enough light to function at night without disturbing the atmosphere. The three principal forms are the Enshu or Maru-Andon, with a cylindrical frame; the Ariake-Andon, or “Daybreak Lantern”; and the Kaku-Andon, a raised square lantern.

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