Stone lanterns were developed in 16th century Japan as a method of lighting garden paths leading to tearooms. Traditional tea ceremonies were often held in the evening. Guests would be expected to attain a certain level of mental refinement before reaching the tearooms, aided by strolling through a peaceful inner garden. Every element of the tea ceremony was designed to discourage distraction and promote inner harmony and various forms of lantern evolved. In this series:
‘Tokyo’ – a ‘Tachi-gate,’ or pedestal lantern
‘Kyoto’ – a ‘Yukimi-gata,’ or snow viewing lantern
‘Tokyo’ – an ‘Oki-gata,‘ or small lantern
‘Osaka’ – an ‘Oki-gata,‘ or small lantern
‘Nagoya’ – a ‘Yukimi-gata,’ or snow viewing lantern
‘Yokohama' – a ‘Yukimi-gata,’ or snow viewing lantern
w8” x d8” x h16” 19 lb, 3 pieces Shown in Ancient Stone
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