'The Border Crossing' by Ichiyōtei Yoshitaki - Japanese Woodblock Print Oban Table Lamp The secret compartment is the

The secret compartment is the most interesting thing about this

cracks and markings of its previous life

Many of our vintage brass pots have some small marks and dents from original use which adds to their character

The pole hangers (saodoshi) are concealed and not covered by a metal plate showing this as an earlier piece

'The Border Crossing' by Ichiyōtei Yoshitaki - Japanese Woodblock Print Oban Table Lamp The secret compartment is theThis old Japanese woodblock oban print by Ichiytei Yoshitaki (18411899) entitled 'The Border Crossing' from the Rustic Genji series, 54 chapters, originally printed 1869. Yoshitaki was based in Osaka from the 1860's 80's and was the most prolific designer of kabuki prints of his time. Kabuki is a classical Japanese theater style known for its highly stylised performances. This example is a 19th century reprint. Depicted are two male kabuki actors