Mini Japanese Lantern - Osaka
(MJLO)

Designed by Klaus Kinast

8 " x 8" x 16"; 19lbs (3 pieces)

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