Pair of lamps — Japanese sake jars, glazed stoneware — Japan, 20th century

Pair of lamps mounted on sake jars (tobin) in grey-white glazed stoneware, Japan, first half of the 20th century.

Each jar bears, on several faces, inscriptions calligraphed in black ink under the glaze, executed with the brush with remarkable gestural flair — names of trading houses and merchant districts (Yūkiya, Rokkōmachi) characteristic of the commercial production of the Meiji–Taishō era. Stoneware body with a lightly grogged ivory glaze, banded neck, squat ovoid form.

Traces of wear and natural patina consistent with age and original use.

Entirely new electrical fitting, carried out by a professional electrician, in accordance with current French standards.

Gilt brass socket. Conical natural linen lampshade included.

Available individually: €500 each