HE SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions: D: 4” x H: 5”
Curation Profile: A brilliant fusion of sculptural presence and structural utility, hand-formed to serve as a functional architectural light fixture and a standalone ceramic design piece.
Surface Artistry: Hand-painted with rich liquid mineral slip and textured using a traditional rake-like instrument of bound pine needles.
Fixtures & Hardware: Includes standard brass fixtures and a 3-foot integrated cord.
Design Customization: The ceramic shade is structurally independent; the included socket and cord assembly can be completely replaced by your installer with a custom length, color cord, or alternative metal canopy to suit your specific interior finishes.
Installation: Hardwired ceiling fixture. Professional installation is highly recommended.
Materials: Studio clay, painterly mineral slip glaze formulated from chestnut husks and local mountainside rocks.
Exclusivity: One-of-a-kind sculptural masterpiece. Chariots on Fire exclusively represents Tenshin Juba in the USA.
Fulfillment: Selected directly from the artist's studio in Kobe, Japan. Shipped insured from Venice, CA (Local pickup available). [1, 2, 3]
THE SCULPTURAL NARRATIVE
“Guided by ancient methods, alchemist-potter Tenshin Juba creates modern, functional, and decorative ceramics from his home-studio in the quiet mountainside of Kobe, Japan. This exceptional Pendant Lamp introduces an intimate, architectural lighting element to his collection, designed to cast a warm, focused glow while serving as a heavy sculptural anchor in space. Tenshin gathers natural raw materials from his immediate landscape—including chestnut husks and mineral-rich rocks—turning them into a liquid mineral ‘slip’ that he sweeps across the clay surfaces with kinetic fluidity.
Every piece is intentionally hand-formed rather than cast, resulting in an entirely organic silhouette where subtle, natural irregularities serve as the true signature of the artist's hand. For this specific piece, Juba utilizes a traditional rake-like instrument of bound pine needles, pulling it through the wet liquid slip to produce an intricate, highly texturized pattern. Outfitted with standard brass hardware that can be easily customized or retrofitted by a licensed electrician to match existing room finishes, this unique fixture bridges everyday utility with a powerful sculptural presence. Whether suspended independently to illuminate a quiet corner, clustered above a console, or grounding a minimalist space, it introduces commanding texture and character to modern interiors.
— This Ceramic Pendant Lamp brings a versatile, dual-purpose presence suitable for both architectural lighting and high-design display. For more on the artist's studio practice, read the full story in the Chariots on Fire Journal.”
HE SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions: D: 4” x H: 5”
Curation Profile: A brilliant fusion of sculptural presence and structural utility, hand-formed to serve as a functional architectural light fixture and a standalone ceramic design piece.
Surface Artistry: Hand-painted with rich liquid mineral slip and textured using a traditional rake-like instrument of bound pine needles.
Fixtures & Hardware: Includes standard brass fixtures and a 3-foot integrated cord.
Design Customization: The ceramic shade is structurally independent; the included socket and cord assembly can be completely replaced by your installer with a custom length, color cord, or alternative metal canopy to suit your specific interior finishes.
Installation: Hardwired ceiling fixture. Professional installation is highly recommended.
Materials: Studio clay, painterly mineral slip glaze formulated from chestnut husks and local mountainside rocks.
Exclusivity: One-of-a-kind sculptural masterpiece. Chariots on Fire exclusively represents Tenshin Juba in the USA.
Fulfillment: Selected directly from the artist's studio in Kobe, Japan. Shipped insured from Venice, CA (Local pickup available). [1, 2, 3]
THE SCULPTURAL NARRATIVE
“Guided by ancient methods, alchemist-potter Tenshin Juba creates modern, functional, and decorative ceramics from his home-studio in the quiet mountainside of Kobe, Japan. This exceptional Pendant Lamp introduces an intimate, architectural lighting element to his collection, designed to cast a warm, focused glow while serving as a heavy sculptural anchor in space. Tenshin gathers natural raw materials from his immediate landscape—including chestnut husks and mineral-rich rocks—turning them into a liquid mineral ‘slip’ that he sweeps across the clay surfaces with kinetic fluidity.
Every piece is intentionally hand-formed rather than cast, resulting in an entirely organic silhouette where subtle, natural irregularities serve as the true signature of the artist's hand. For this specific piece, Juba utilizes a traditional rake-like instrument of bound pine needles, pulling it through the wet liquid slip to produce an intricate, highly texturized pattern. Outfitted with standard brass hardware that can be easily customized or retrofitted by a licensed electrician to match existing room finishes, this unique fixture bridges everyday utility with a powerful sculptural presence. Whether suspended independently to illuminate a quiet corner, clustered above a console, or grounding a minimalist space, it introduces commanding texture and character to modern interiors.
— This Ceramic Pendant Lamp brings a versatile, dual-purpose presence suitable for both architectural lighting and high-design display. For more on the artist's studio practice, read the full story in the Chariots on Fire Journal.”
