{"product_id":"1800s-japanese-bronze-hanging-oil-lamp-meiji-irori-hearth-antique","title":"1800s Japanese Bronze Hanging Oil Lamp Meiji Irori Hearth Antique","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"876\"\u003eOwn an authentic piece of Japan’s domestic history with this \u003cstrong data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"716\"\u003erare Japanese bronze hanging oil lamp\u003c\/strong\u003e, traditionally used above an \u003cstrong data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"777\"\u003eirori (囲炉裏 \/ sunken hearth)\u003c\/strong\u003e in rural Japanese homes during the \u003cstrong data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"876\"\u003elate Meiji to early Taisho period (late 1800s–early 1900s).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"1201\"\u003eBefore electricity reached much of rural Japan, these practical oil lamps illuminated family gatherings, tea preparation, evening meals, and everyday life around the household hearth. Built for durability, heat resistance, and daily use, surviving examples in original condition are becoming increasingly difficult to find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1531\"\u003eThis antique lamp is crafted from solid bronze and features a beautifully aged natural patina developed over more than a century. Its elegant curved suspension arm, original hanging hook, deep oil reservoir, and functional wick holder perfectly represent the understated beauty of traditional Japanese utilitarian craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1533\" data-end=\"1671\"\u003e✨ Sourced directly from an official \u003cstrong data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1608\"\u003eJapanese Government Antique Auction\u003c\/strong\u003e, guaranteeing authenticity, provenance, and collectible value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1673\" data-end=\"1866\"\u003eWhether displayed in a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1696\" data-end=\"1795\"\u003eJapanese tea room, wabi-sabi interior, rustic cabin, antique collection, or cultural exhibition\u003c\/strong\u003e, this piece brings genuine historical presence and timeless character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1868\" data-end=\"1871\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1dghcdk\" data-start=\"1873\" data-end=\"1900\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1876\" data-end=\"1900\"\u003e✅ Product Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1902\" data-end=\"2424\"\u003e✅ Authentic Japanese bronze oil lamp\u003cbr data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"1941\"\u003e✅ Late Meiji–early Taisho period (1800s–1900s)\u003cbr data-start=\"1987\" data-end=\"1990\"\u003e✅ Traditional \u003cstrong data-start=\"2004\" data-end=\"2034\"\u003eIrori hearth lighting tool\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2034\" data-end=\"2037\"\u003e✅ Solid bronze construction\u003cbr data-start=\"2064\" data-end=\"2067\"\u003e✅ Beautiful natural aged patina\u003cbr data-start=\"2098\" data-end=\"2101\"\u003e✅ Original hanging hook and suspension arm\u003cbr data-start=\"2143\" data-end=\"2146\"\u003e✅ Functional oil reservoir design\u003cbr data-start=\"2179\" data-end=\"2182\"\u003e✅ Rare household artifact from pre-electric Japan\u003cbr data-start=\"2231\" data-end=\"2234\"\u003e✅ Museum-worthy Japanese collectible\u003cbr data-start=\"2270\" data-end=\"2273\"\u003e✅ Perfect for tea rooms, rustic interiors, or display\u003cbr data-start=\"2326\" data-end=\"2329\"\u003e✅ Direct from Japanese Government Antique Auction\u003cbr data-start=\"2378\" data-end=\"2381\"\u003e✅ 100% original antique — no reproduction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2426\" data-end=\"2429\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"8pw79p\" data-start=\"2431\" data-end=\"2475\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2433\" data-end=\"2475\"\u003eAdditional Information About This Item\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"amy42w\" data-start=\"2477\" data-end=\"2488\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2489\" data-end=\"2496\"\u003eJapan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"yndzqi\" data-start=\"2498\" data-end=\"2506\"\u003eEra:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2507\" data-end=\"2559\"\u003eLate Meiji – Early Taisho Period\u003cbr data-start=\"2539\" data-end=\"2542\"\u003e(circa 1880–1920)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"15b8vxz\" data-start=\"2561\" data-end=\"2574\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2575\" data-end=\"2587\"\u003eSolid bronze\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"79l7us\" data-start=\"2589\" data-end=\"2598\"\u003eType:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2599\" data-end=\"2627\"\u003eTraditional hanging oil lamp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"u8pjd2\" data-start=\"2629\" data-end=\"2646\"\u003eOriginal Use:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2647\" data-end=\"2690\"\u003eLighting above an \u003cstrong data-start=\"2665\" data-end=\"2690\"\u003eIrori (sunken hearth)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"onpa6j\" data-start=\"2692\" data-end=\"2702\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2703\" data-end=\"2751\"\u003eJapanese folk utility \/ rural household artifact\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1oagjbj\" data-start=\"2753\" data-end=\"2767\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2768\" data-end=\"2808\"\u003eVery good antique condition for its age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2810\" data-end=\"2822\"\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2824\" data-end=\"3048\"\u003e• Beautiful natural bronze patina\u003cbr data-start=\"2857\" data-end=\"2860\"\u003e• Minor age-related wear consistent with over 100 years of use\u003cbr data-start=\"2922\" data-end=\"2925\"\u003e• Original soot marks and surface character may be present\u003cbr data-start=\"2983\" data-end=\"2986\"\u003e• No major structural damage\u003cbr data-start=\"3014\" data-end=\"3017\"\u003e• Untouched antique condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3050\" data-end=\"3122\"\u003ePlease review all photos carefully as they form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3124\" 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