Japanese Showa Era Hiunkudo Sakura Lantern Table Lamp Pair Black Lacquer Brass 15"H Gyoshobako No significant enamel losses noted

No significant enamel losses noted

7″ across

reflecting the enduring appeal of traditional Japanese ironware

68mm x 61mm x 4mm

artistic development

Japanese Showa Era Hiunkudo Sakura Lantern Table Lamp Pair Black Lacquer Brass 15"H Gyoshobako No significant enamel losses notedPair of Japanese rotating sakura lantern table lamps by Hiunkudo, black lacquer and brass with chirimen fabric shades Japan, Showa Period, mid 20th century A second pair of Japanese electric table lamps in the traditional andon lantern form by Hiunkudo (), the same registered Japanese specialty maker as the companion pair. Each lamp features the same rotating inner mechanism (kaiten t kik ) driven by convection heat from the bulb, causing the shade to