Kodai Yukimi Hand-cut Granite Japanese Lantern

Description

Kodai Yukimi(古雪見) is the newest style of lantern Zu Studio adds to the line. It is a combination of simplicity and strength.
Kodai means ancient, it is one of the oldest styles of authentic Japanese lanterns and some are still standing in thousands of years old temples.
Kodai has a wide-splayed, three-leg base, which gives the lantern a sense of strength and sturdiness. Between each leg, there are 5 curves representing the ocean. The lightbox of Kodai has two big square openings for air ventilation and candle changing, there is also a smaller round opening representing the sun and a crescent opening representing the moon. The umbrella of Kodai has a generous big slope topped with a flat onion-like jewel.
Kodai is simple, but every line runs smoothly and perfectly in proportion, it is those types of lanterns that will give you a sense of peace at the first glimpse.
Zu Studio's Japanese stone lanterns are hand-chiselled from blocks of natural granite, using centuries-old skills by great stone carvers. The design, structure and way of making truly stick to the Japanese tradition. As a result, each of our lanterns is born to be unique, the texture, details and crystallized patterns are one of a kind.
Please notice that this lantern is not moulded, or cast. You might be confused by similar products at a fraction of the price. Keep in mind, materials and craftsmanship cost the most. Our lanterns are hand-cut from natural blocks of granite stone, not poured from acrylic, resin, concrete, cement, hypertufa or anything else. Also, there is a type of product on the market claiming to be made from cast stone. Be careful! Cast stone or reconstructed stone is not real stone. It is a highly refined architectural precast concrete masonry unit intended to simulate natural-cut stone.
To be authentic to the tradition, taste, feel, and appearance, our lanterns are cut out, hammer by hammer, chisel by chisel, from natural granite stone in salt and pepper colour. Unlike many cheaper lanterns moulded from the same undetailed mould, every handmade lantern is unique, solid and stackable. On the contrary, those cookie-cut lanterns are identical, not layered and are light in weight. For example, a concrete lantern close to our size weighs only 1/3 of our lantern. and a resin one weighs only 1/8.
The total weight of our lantern is heavy, but each of them is layered and could be stacked together. Due to the materials being natural stones, the crafting and handling are both more demanding.
Item details:
Material: Granite stone
Dimension: 24 inches/60cm in height and 18 inches/45cm in Umbrella diameter.
Condition: Brand new
Colour: Salt and pepper
Compartments in the package: 5
Net Weight: 52KG
Shipping Weight: 60KG