Hexagonal Wall Lantern Object the two interwoven branches above

the two interwoven branches above bound at intervals with rattan

Saito is a member of Shunyo-kai

used stone anchors

it's possible that the daikoku figures represented the owner's strong wish for household and agricultural prosperity

prosperity

Hexagonal Wall Lantern Object the two interwoven branches aboveAndon or lamp in a hexagonal tall form, made for hanging on a wall or pillar; with a piercework band or scrolling cloud karakusa at the top and another enclosing the center of the window panels with repeating paulownia crests. Assembled of hammered and piercework copper; repapered with durable Warlon or washi fiberglass paper suitable for sheltered, exterior use. The interior with a circular support for an oil lamp dish. With a chiseled inscription on