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Japanese Antique Low Partition "結界" 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi

About the Item

This is an old low partition made in Japan. The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is made of cedar wood. In Japanese Kanji, it is called “結界” . It is a partition, “Do not enter from here” or “Barrier (to protect)”. Since it can be opened and closed, an L-shaped partition can also be installed, making it versatile in use. The lattice design creates beautiful shadows when light hits it. This item evokes the spirit of wabi-sabi, the Japanese philosophy of finding beauty in imperfection and impermanence. It is a modest and humble beauty, the beauty of the unconventional, the opposite of vulgarity. This is a unique and very rare item. Weight 6 kg. Since ancient times, people have created and passed down necessary tools from familiar materials to survive in the severe struggle against nature, and have nurtured a lifestyle culture. By using these objects over a long period of time, they accumulate a flavor and reflect a way of life. In today's world, where cheap and disposable items are encouraged, the act of repeatedly re-creating things around us by modifying them opens up a new world. With this philosophy in mind, we collect beautiful, powerful, and unique carefully selected antiquities from Japan.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18.51 in (47 cm)Width: 40.75 in (103.5 cm)Depth: 9.26 in (23.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Meiji (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Cedar,Woodwork
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1860s-1900s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Sammu-shi, JP
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5487241984732

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