A bronze lantern (灯楼, tôrô)

Description:

Japan
H. 41 cm
Hexagonal, partially open-worked light chamber on a narrow base with a square base plate and an upwardly tapering dome top (kasa).
Acquired by Bayer AG from Bernheimer by Carl Duisberg prior to 1930 - Partial minor age damages and surface change due to many years of presentation in the park
This lot is subject to standard taxation: a premium of 24.5 % will be charged on the hammer price. Statutory VAT is payable on the hammer price plus premium.