Isamu Noguchi, Akari light sculpture, model BB3-15A

Isamu Noguchi
Akari light sculpture, model BB3-15A

Ozeki & Co., Ltd.
USA / Japan, shade was designed in 1953 / produced later
washi paper, bamboo, enameled cast iron
70.25 h x 25.5 dia in (178 x 65 cm)

Stamped 'Sun and Moon' ideogram and signature to shade 'Isamu Noguchi'. Cast manufacturer's mark to underside 'Japan'.

Literature: Akari, illustrated dimensions brochure, The Noguchi Museum Archives, MS_AKA_008_021 Design: Isamu Noguchi and Isamu Kenmochi, Rychlak, Mori, Murayama, and Matsumoto, ppg. 78, 93, 99

This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
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