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Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculpture. Suspension model J1.

Early model, marked with iconic red sun and moon ideogram.

Hand-made form by Ozeki & Co. Ltd., Gifu, Japan.

Noguchi’s Akari series started in 1951, model J1 started in 1979.

Washi paper shade, bamboo ribbing supported by metal frame.

Measurements: 73” height, 11" width, 11" depth

Condition: Shade has beautiful patina with a few areas of wear and minor separations to the paper, which can be expected for a piece of this scale and age. Please refer to images and feel free to be in touch with any questions.

Literature: The Isamu Noguchi Foundation, Design: Isamu Noguchi and Isamu Kenmochi, New York, 2007, pp. 99 - 103.

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