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Japanese Antique Small Door Wall Decoration 1860s-1900s / Abstract Art Wabi Sabi
$800
£615.41
€714.32
CA$1,128.19
A$1,263.76
CHF 663.77
MX$15,366.96
NOK 8,405.55
SEK 7,979.13
DKK 5,331.25
About the Item
This is an old small window frame made in Japan. It was originally used as a traditional Japanese mud wall fixture. It dates back to the Meiji period (1860s-1900s) and has been in use for over 100 years.
The outer frame is made of cedar wood, which is lightweight yet maintains a solid structure. The central latticework is constructed of bamboo, each carefully secured with a straw cord. This structure was designed so that the soil to be applied to the walls would bite firmly, and is filled with the wisdom and rationality of the Japanese lifestyle of the time.
The underlying substrate, normally invisible from the inside, is revealed as the soil peels off over time, giving the wall an accidental sculptural beauty. The randomly created expressions and the weathering of the materials evoke the spirit of “wabi-sabi,” an abstraction that can be likened to that of contemporary art.
Although these fixtures have already fulfilled their original role, they have not lost their presence, and are being revitalized as art pieces that add new value to the space. Because of their small size and light weight, they can be easily displayed in limited spaces such as bathroom walls, hallways, and niche spaces, for example.
This one-of-a-kind fixture, an accidental combination of history and beauty, is both a part of traditional architecture and a unique presence that brings a new perspective to contemporary interiors. We hope you will incorporate it into your daily life as a gem that will allow you to experience the depths of Japanese culture.
Weight: 1.5kg
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Our Philosophy
Objects always tell the truth.
All I can do is just to face with them sincerely and give
them deep affection as much as I can.
There is no boundary of nationalities and of eras in beauty.
But I think now is the time we choose 'Japanese style' and it
will be the best way to remind us of what we are losing
today and to question us about an essence of beauty again.
I hope that you can touch the memories which the objects here have,
feel and think of something invisible but exists undoubtedly.
- Dimensions:Height: 25.99 in (66 cm)Width: 21.66 in (55 cm)Depth: 1.58 in (4 cm)
- Style:Meiji (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1860s-1900s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Chōsei District Nagara, JP
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU10403245792212
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