Dai Dokei
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- Note
- Lantern clocks generally had square or rectangular pillars. Early clocks were wholly of iron. Middle period examples had brass side plates and some components. Later examples used brass extensively.
Dai-dokei have the clock movement placed on open four legged stands so that they were at eye level for people seated on the tatami floor mats. They were located in the tokonoma (alcove) of the Japanese living room. Stands were ornate and decorative. Large versions of the Dai-dokei were also made for use mainly in public places such as castles, corridors and entrance halls.
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