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Japan, a fine antique and unusual “minka” farmhouse form lantern, granite stone, 2 pieces, 20″h x 22″l, Taisho-Showa periods (1930’s-1950’s)
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Japan, a fine and unusual “minka” farmhouse form lantern, granite stone, 2 pieces, 20″h x 22″l,
Taisho-Showa periods (1930’s-1950’s)
Stone lanterns, Ishidoro were introduced to Japan via Korea and China in the sixth century AD. They were used initially in temples and later shrines as votive lights. About the 16th century stone lanterns were adopted for secular purposes and designed and placed in the gardens of tea houses and private residences made famous by tea master Sen Rikkyu 千利休 (1522-92).
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