The andon is a lamp consisting of paper stretched over a frame of bamboo, wood or metal. The paper protected the flame from the wind. Burning oil in a stone or ceramic holder, with a wick of cotton, provided the light. Rapeseed oil was popular. Candles were also used, but their higher price made them less popular. A lower-priced alternative was sardine oil. The andon became popular in the Edo period. Early on, the andon was handheld; it can also be placed on a stand or hung on a wall. The okiandon was most common indoors. Many had a vertical box shape, with an inner stand for the light. Some had a drawer on the bottom to facilitate refilling and lighting. A handle on top made it portable.
A variety was the Enshu andon. One explanation attributes it to Kobori Enshu, who lived in the late Azuchi-Momoyama Period and early Edo period. Tubular in shape, it had an opening instead of a drawer. Another variety was the Ariake andon, a bedside lamp. The kakeandon under the eaves of a shop, often bearing the name of the merchant, was a common sight in the towns.
This Antique Japanese Andon Lamp Set consists of 3 different sized lamps with beautiful design. All our lighting and lanterns are scripted and can be turned on and off with a touch. The scripts are set to modify for people who like to adjust the light and glow settings. The andon's can also be purchased seperate at the Hosoi Ichiba inworld market.
Visit Hosoi Ichiba for traditional Oriental, Japanese and Chinese furniture, paintings, sumi-e, silks, woodcuts and screens. Rare Japanese Shunga prints and Paintings. All kinds of Asian arts and furniture for your Zen house. Undoubtedly the best high resolution asian style products in Second Life available today. Now situated in a lovely authentic japanese garden. Come over and enjoy!
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Primcount: 3 x 12
Footprint: Nan
Permissions: Modify | Transfer
Animated: No
Scripted: Yes
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