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JAPAN，MEIJI - PERIODE，SP.TES 19.JH. TWO LARGE BRONZE TEMPLE LANTERNS (灯笼,TÔRÔ)
高169cm；167cm
作品估价：EUR 8,000-12,000
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37.5%
图录号：
0004
拍品名称：
JAPAN，MEIJI - PERIODE，SP.TES 19.JH. TWO LARGE BRONZE TEMPLE LANTERNS (灯笼,TÔRÔ)
年 代：
JAPAN，MEIJI - PERIODE，SP.TES 19.JH.
尺 寸：
高169cm；167cm
拍品描述：
1. Round multi-tiered base tapering upwards to a multi-tiered stand. Above is an oval light chamber with an openwork honeycomb pattern separated by four vertical struts. A Tokugawa crest on the front and back. Above the light chamber is a curved roof (kasa) with six subdivisions，each decorated with the Tokugawa crest. Small bells are attached to the ends of the crossbars that divide the roof. The apex of the roof ends in a flamed tama. 2. A hexagonal，multi-tiered base，partially adorned with relief decoration，which tapers upwards and transitions into a multi-step stand，its walls decorated with mythical creatures. Above it，an oval light chamber with an intricately pierced honeycomb pattern，separated by vertical ribs and featuring a hinged door. Above the light chamber，a curved roof with fish-shaped hooks at the edges，where small bells once hung. The apex of the roof culminates in a flamed tama.
PROVENANCE
Acquired by Bayer from Bernheimer by Carl Duisberg prior to 1930 - Partial age damage and surface change due to many years of presentation in the park
These intricately crafted bronze lanterns，known as TÔRÔ，are far more than mere sources of light. They embody deeply rooted symbols within the cultural and religious landscape of Japan. Originally introduced from China，TÔRÔ gradually assumed a significant place in Buddhist temples，Shintō shrines，and later in Japanese ornamental gardens. In temple settings，the lanterns symbolise the light of Buddha’s enlighten-ment. They serve as guides，dispelling the darkness of ignorance. Their structure follows a fixed principle that reflects the Buddhist cosmology. The five main components - base，shaft，light chamber，roof，and finial - correspond to the elements of earth，water，fire，wind，and void. These elements allude to the transience of all things and to the profound interconnectedness of nature. A distinctive feature is the presence of small bells at the corners of the roofs，which are not only decorative but traditionally believed to ward off malevolent spirits and give voice to the passing wind. Bronze TÔRÔ reached their height during the Muromachi period (1336 to 1573) and the Edo period (1603 to 1868). In these eras，they were valued not only as ritual objects but also as refined expressions of artisanal excellence. In later centuries，they became integral to Japanese gardens.
PROVENANCE
Acquired by Bayer from Bernheimer by Carl Duisberg prior to 1930 - Partial age damage and surface change due to many years of presentation in the park
These intricately crafted bronze lanterns，known as TÔRÔ，are far more than mere sources of light. They embody deeply rooted symbols within the cultural and religious landscape of Japan. Originally introduced from China，TÔRÔ gradually assumed a significant place in Buddhist temples，Shintō shrines，and later in Japanese ornamental gardens. In temple settings，the lanterns symbolise the light of Buddha’s enlighten-ment. They serve as guides，dispelling the darkness of ignorance. Their structure follows a fixed principle that reflects the Buddhist cosmology. The five main components - base，shaft，light chamber，roof，and finial - correspond to the elements of earth，water，fire，wind，and void. These elements allude to the transience of all things and to the profound interconnectedness of nature. A distinctive feature is the presence of small bells at the corners of the roofs，which are not only decorative but traditionally believed to ward off malevolent spirits and give voice to the passing wind. Bronze TÔRÔ reached their height during the Muromachi period (1336 to 1573) and the Edo period (1603 to 1868). In these eras，they were valued not only as ritual objects but also as refined expressions of artisanal excellence. In later centuries，they became integral to Japanese gardens.