19th Century Japanese Hoju Finial Floor Lamp Italian marble neoclassical fragment

Italian marble neoclassical fragment

sister to the Sloane Dining Chair

Leather versions come with protective leather tabs over the arms

Ten hemispheres of milk glass come together to create spheres - one large

Part of the SkLO + AvroKO Lighting Collection

19th Century Japanese Hoju Finial Floor Lamp Italian marble neoclassical fragmentThis ancient, hand carved, stone relic from the Meiji Era some 150 years ago is a rare architectural treasure from Japan. In Japanese culture, Hojus are wish fulfilling jewels which are there to bring blessings upon those who have suffered greatly in life, and also helped their owners gain an understanding of the cosmic law of Dharma. This particular jewel, called a 'kuurin,' is set upon a very basic sort of pedestal called a 'gorinto.' Some say it's