A WOOD ENSHU ANDON, LANTERN, CIRCA 19TH-20TH CENTURY

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A WOOD ENSHU ANDON, LANTERN, CIRCA 19TH-20TH CENTURY This lot is from a single owner collection and is therefore offered without reserve The Jorgen Ruben Gallery Ledger, entry from 2005: “No. 341, PF 1996, Japanese Andon cylinder lamp Edo clear lacquer” Gallery price: EUR 990 or approx. EUR 1,700 adjusted for inflation at the time of writing. Japan. Of tall cylindrical shape with re-papered panels, the revolving frame which can be opened is used to light the candle, its circular base with a single small drawer which is used to keep the matches, the framework lacquered red. Important Note: For essential information on the Jorgen Ruben Gallery Ledger and provenance documentation please visit here: www.zacke.at/rubencollection_ledger Dimensions: Height 76 cm Andon Lanterns became widely used from the Edo Period through to Meiji Period. Made in a rectangular, square, cylindrical or circular shape, they were customarily crafted humbly in an angular design with bold simple lines, the dark frame contrasting the bright illuminated paper with a small dish of oil and wick inside. The Andon’s were noted for their elegant restrained design paired with their portability. Made to accompany the beauty of the night, emitting the necessary minimum light required to function in the darkness of the night, without altering the ambience. There are three main forms of Andon; Enshu/Maru-Andon (cylindrical/tubular framed lantern), Ariake-Andon (Daybreak Lantern) and Kaku-Andon (raised square lantern). Literature comparison: Compare a closely related Vermilion-lacquered Round Andon Lamp, dated to the 19th century, 79.4 cm high, in the Edo-Tokyo Museum, collection ID 89209024.

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