Originally made as a copper screened container for "fresh food," before the days of refrigeration, this item which demonstrates the form and function of Japanese design has been tastefully converted to a lamp with shoji paper. It's suitable either as a floor lamp or a table lamp. The hinged door makes it easy to access the light bulb which is a standard U.S. light bulb socket.(see enlargement #4)Height is 18.5 inches x 13" x 13". Circa: 1890-1920. Condition of lacquer is ...click for details
One of a kind, Japanese earthenware VASE TABLE LAMP with a unique hand-cut stencil LAMP SHADE, made for Shibui Art by FOSS LAMP STUDIO in Oakland, CA. The lamp shade was made from a hand-cut stencil that was originally made for a Kimono design and an old clock-spring was sharpened to cut the small intricate design!(see pix #3 &4) All of the fixtures and cord are new, the vase is from the early 20th century and there are a 3 or 4 small abrasions (see pix #6) otherwise in fine condition, not c ...click for details
