Commonweal II Pot (Lantern) # 2366 *New*
A smaller Pot with a classic Japanese Lantern finish. The bowl is smooth with carving on it that is filled with real gold dots to reflect the light. It mimics a traditional Japanese lantern (Toro - picture of lantern with pipe), below. The shank has a box wood extension & Cumberland stem. Unusual to the Western eye. Sitter.
Stampings:
Commonweal II p2s
Tatsuo 日本 / L.Wood
Measurements & Details:
Length: 5 1/2" / 140 mm
Bowl Height: 2 " / 51 mm
Bowl Depth: 1 5/8" / 41 mm
I.B.Dia: 13/16" / 20 mm
O.B.Dia: 1 3/4" / 44 mm
Weight: 1.95 oz / 56 gm
Stem: Cumberland (vulanite)
Filter: None
Finish: Smooth
Country: UK / Japan