A carved Bath stone Japanese Toro or lamp
A carved Bath stone Japanese Toro or lamp
Circa 1910
Stock Number: 11677/GSO
Height
88.00cm
[34.65 inches]
Diameter 70.00cm [27.56 inches]
Diameter 70.00cm [27.56 inches]
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Known to us as snow lanterns, this early 20th century English one legged 'Yukimi - Doro' literally snow viewing lantern, was popular in Japan in the Tokugawa Period (1603-1868) for use in stroll gardens often placed near open reflective water or beneath a weeping tree.
This is a rare example of a Japanese model being made in English stone to supply the British desire for all things Japanese at the turn of the last century.
This is a rare example of a Japanese model being made in English stone to supply the British desire for all things Japanese at the turn of the last century.
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