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Standing Nude with Japanese Lanterns
By William Sommer
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Standing Nude with Japanese Lanterns Ink drawing on wove paper, mounted on wove paper support, c
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1910s American Modern Antique Japanese Lanterns

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Ink

Nude Dancer with Ornate Floral Headdress and Japanese Lantern - Carnival
By Theodore Lukits
Located in Miami, FL
headdress holds a luminescent Japanese Lantern. The lantern glows, and the dancer glows back in this light
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1920s Post-Impressionist Antique Japanese Lanterns

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Oil, Wood Panel

Pair of Japanese Porcelain Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's translucent hand-painted Japanese porcelain lanterns with an interior light
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1920s Japanese Antique Japanese Lanterns

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Porcelain

Pair Japanese Bronze Pagoda Temple Lanterns, Taisho Period, circa 1920, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
An elegant pair of Japanese cast and lacquered bronze pagoda lanterns, Taisho Period, circa 1920
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1920s Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Lanterns

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Bronze

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Temple Lantern Light
Located in Norwich, GB
A beautiful antique Japanese Meiji Period bronze temple lantern light. Circa 1890. Delivery is
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Bronze Lantern, Early 20th Century
Located in Marseille, FR
Japanese bronze lantern from the early 20th century, height dimension with chain 90 cm for a
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Early 20th Century Antique Japanese Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Japan Antique Armillary Orb Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
First we've seen, unusual style Japan, an antique hand cast round lantern with a unique armilliary
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Lanterns

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Iron

Polished Boat Lantern with Beautiful Lens
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished boat lantern with thick bulbous glass lens. This has been meticulously polished and
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Early 1600s Asian Antique Japanese Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Italian Handmade Ivory Murano Glass 1960s Suspension Lamp
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Varese, Lombardia
emulate a Japanese paper lantern. Very good condition: oxidation spots on the chrome plated parts.
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1660s Italian Space Age Antique Japanese Lanterns

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Chrome, Metal

Gabriel Argy-Rousseau Pâte de Verre Branches in Bloom Perfume Burning Night Ligh
By Gabriel Argy-Rousseau
Located in New York, NY
. Branches in Bloom, a creation by Argy Rousseau, draws its inspiration from Japanese silk trees. During the
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Japanese Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron

Japanese Rare Antique Red Kurama Stone Spirit Lantern, One-of-a-Kind
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese red kurama stone lantern is known as an Obakedouro "Spirit lantern." It comes from an old Nagoya
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Lanterns

Materials

Stone

Japanese Antique Unique Bronze Star Fish Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
lifetime guarantee of authenticity. History of Japanese lanterns: In Japan a to¯ro¯ (lantern) is a
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Lanterns

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Bronze, Copper

Japan Antique Kasuga "Deer" Granite Stone Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
antique garden lantern collection Stone lanterns, Ishidoro were introduced to Japan via Korea and China
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Lanterns

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Granite

Japanese Tall Antique Stone Sun And Moon Pathway Lantern Beautiful Details, 40"
Located in South Burlington, VT
, patio, or deck ? Just acquired, our Japan stone "Arts & Crafts" antique stone pathway lantern has its
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Lanterns

Materials

Stone

Japanese Bronze Shrine Lantern
Located in Essex, MA
Typical form with a ebonized wood base and now electrified for indoor use.
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Antique Japanese Bronze Lantern Lamp
Located in New Orleans, LA
This is a really cool lamp made from an old lantern. The light is wonderful coming through the
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Japan Old Original Ikebana Flower Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
form lantern with distinctive "12 petal" top. An attractive and sturdy antique lantern with a
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Lanterns

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Iron

Art Deco Vintage Chromed Metal Sconce with Red Glass Lamp Shade 1920s Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
gorgeous sconce or wall light Japanese lantern - like with a chromed metal fitting and a geometric shape
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1920s European Art Deco Antique Japanese Lanterns

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Metal

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Floor Lamp / Lantern
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Incredible antique Japanese floor lamp fabricated by hand with primitive, humble wood and painted
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1880s Japanese Antique Japanese Lanterns

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Wood, Paper

Japanese Antique Classic Sun And Moon Garden Lantern, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese Classic Garden "Sun And Moon" Lantern With Cicada On Handle - Hard To Find, Signed Japan
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Lanterns

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Copper

Japanese Antique Copper Lantern / Delicate Design / Early 20th Century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A single lantern is completed by stacking the three parts. I think it's copper casting,, but each
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Lanterns

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Copper

Japanese Fine Old Hand Carved Cedar "Mountain House" Minka Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
carved from weather resistant Japanese cryptomeria (cedar wood) with copper accents , this fine lantern
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Lanterns

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Copper

Pair of Bronze and Enamel Japanese Garden Lanterns, circa 1900
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality pair of Japanese bronze and enamel pagoda shaped garden lanterns. Each with a
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Lanterns

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Bronze, Enamel

Large Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Lanterns Attributed to Kaji Tsunekichi
Located in New York, NY
A Large Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Lanterns Attributed to Kaji Tsunekichi, Edo Period, 19th
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Lanterns

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Copper, Enamel

Rare Antique Japanese Double Foliot Striking Lantern Wall Clock Kake Dokei
Located in Danville, CA
Rare Antique Japanese Double Foliot Striking Lantern Wall Clock Kake Dokei For your
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1860s Japanese Antique Japanese Lanterns

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Bronze

Antique Meiji Signed Japanese Figural Woman & Lantern Incense Burner with Base
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large antique Meiji period Japanese patinated and polychromed bronze is signed by an unknown
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Lanterns

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Bronze

Japanese Antique Pair Pineapple Hand Painted Garden Candle Lanterns
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-980 Japanese antique pair hand painted pineapple garden candle lanterns Sold individually at $325
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Early 20th Century Antique Japanese Lanterns

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Iron

Impressive Pair Of Regency Style Scarlet Japanned Wall Lanterns
Located in London, GB
An impressive pair of English Regency style scarlet and gilt japanned tapering, pagoda shaped wall
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Early 1900s English Regency Antique Japanese Lanterns

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Brass, Bronze, Tin

c1890 French Napoleon III Signed Baccarat Red Japanese Scenes -Lantern/ Pendant
By Baccarat
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Rare Form 19thc French Antique Napoleon III Japanese Scenes / RED Crystal Pendant / Lantern
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1890s French Napoleon III Antique Japanese Lanterns

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Crystal

Japanese Pair Art Nouveau Style Butterfly and Flowers Garden Candle Lanterns
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-981 Pair Japanese butterfly and flowers garden candle lanterns. Can be purchased individually for
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Early 20th Century Antique Japanese Lanterns

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Iron

Antique Japanese Copper Bullseye Railway Boat Lantern Police Signal Oil Lamp 13"
By Nippon Sento Company Ltd
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique copper police/ railroad / boat signal lantern / hand lamp. Features cylindrical body style
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Early 20th Century Antique Japanese Lanterns

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Copper

Japanese Stone Object with a hole
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese stone object. It is shaped like a naturally formed lantern. The unique
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15th Century and Earlier Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Lanterns

Materials

Stone

Japanese Stone Object with a hole
Japanese Stone Object with a hole
H 10.24 in W 9.06 in D 11.82 in
Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Document Box, Edo Period, early 19th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A spectacular Japanese maki-e lacquer lidded box, possibly a writing box, suzuribako, decorated
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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Lanterns

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Coral

Large Nippon Sento Ships Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Very heavy authentic ships port side lantern from Tokyo Japan. With polished copper case, sturdy
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Early 19th Century Asian Antique Japanese Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Large Nippon Sento Ships Lantern
Large Nippon Sento Ships Lantern
H 22 in W 14 in D 15 in
Solid Brass Ships Anchor Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass highly polished and lacquered ships anchor lantern with Fresnel glass lens. Mounted to
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Mid-19th Century Antique Japanese Lanterns

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Brass

Solid Brass Ships Anchor Lantern
Solid Brass Ships Anchor Lantern
H 21 in W 12 in D 13 in
Japan Antique Cast Pair Garden Ducks, Beautiful Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
authentic Japanese and Asian art, garden ornaments, lanterns and water basins for 25 years. Our president
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antique Japanese Lanterns

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Iron

Japan Fine Bronze Seated Amidha Nyorai Buddha, 19thc.
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, an elegant and fine seated Amidha Nyorai Buddha with fingers clasped in a pensive "Dhyani
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Lanterns

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Bronze, Copper

Fine Japanese Satsuma Vase with Superb Decoration by Seikozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A ceramic vase in tapered square form made by Japanese studio Seikozan circa 1890-1910s (late Meiji
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1880s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Lanterns

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Ceramic

Japanese Antique Tall White Foxes Kitsune Pair, Rare Style
Located in South Burlington, VT
have been dealing in authentic Japanese Fine art, garden ornaments, lanterns and water basins for 25
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Lanterns

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Ceramic

Japanese Tea Garden
By Harry Humphrey Moore
Located in New York, NY
among the first generation of American artists to live and work in Japan, where he depicted temples
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Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Lanterns

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Oil, Wood Panel

Japan Large Antique Stone Joyful Temple Lion, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
ornaments, lanterns and water basins for 25 years. Our president personally travels to Japan and Europe each
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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Lanterns

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Sandstone

Japanese Antique Bronze Cats Pair Hand Cast With Playful Pose
Located in South Burlington, VT
been dealing in authentic Japanese and Chinese fine art, antiquities, garden ornaments, lanterns and
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Tansu Style Wooden Crate Cage Chandeliers
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fascinating pair of Japanese wooden crates or cages made in a Tansu style with iron strapping. The
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Lanterns

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Brass, Iron

Japanese Antique Playful Rabbit Family Amidst Flowers Two Panel Screen
Located in South Burlington, VT
, garden ornaments, lanterns and water basins for many years. Our president personally travels to Japan
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Lanterns

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Silk, Wood

Japanese Meiji Terracotta Wall Plaque Vantines Oriental Store New York
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare Japanese Meiji terracotta wall plaque depicting a traveller being attacked dating from
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1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Lanterns

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Terracotta

Utagawa Ando Hiroshige Japanese Woodblock Print Yoroi Ferry at Koami-Cho
By Utagawa Hiroshige (Ando Hiroshige)
Located in Studio City, CA
Red Lantern Shop which specialized in authentic and original Japanese prints and art. Would be a
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Lanterns

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Paper

Japanese Pair Old Kyoto Garden Woodblock Prints 19thc immediately Frameable
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan two (2) antique Old Kyoto Garden Woodblock prints from an original book 18th-19th century
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Lanterns

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Paper

Japanese Rare Large Old Kappa Folk Art Garden Stone Water Deity
Located in South Burlington, VT
garden ornaments, lanterns and water basins for many years. Our president personally travels to Japan
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Lanterns

Materials

Stone

Utagawa Ando Hiroshige Japanese Print Sazaidō Hall at Five Hundred Rakan Temple
By Utagawa Hiroshige (Ando Hiroshige)
Located in Studio City, CA
Kyoto, Japan in the 1950s/60s at The Red Lantern Shop which specialized in authentic and original
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Lanterns

Materials

Paper

Japanese Tall Antique Five Elements Stone Pagoda 180 Inches- best in class
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese antiques and fine Asian art, garden ornaments, lanterns and water basins for 25 years. Our
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Lanterns

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Granite

Big Antique Japanese Zen Temple Chanting Bell Genuine Hand Carved Mokuygo
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese antique temple find from the Meiji period, 19th century A large hand carved hand
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Lanterns

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Wood

High Quality Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Kyoto School
Located in New York, NY
A high quality antique Japanese, late Meiji period, enamel over brass bud vase. The vase has an
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Lanterns

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Brass, Enamel

Japanese Tall Antique Buddha Seven Roof Stone Pagoda- best in class, 13.5 feet
Located in South Burlington, VT
dealing in authentic Japanese antiques and fine Asian art, garden ornaments, lanterns and water basins for
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Lanterns

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Granite

Japan Complete Antique Five Bells Set Red Birds And Flowers, Beautiful Sound
Located in South Burlington, VT
authentic Japanese fine art, garden ornaments, lanterns and water basins for 25 years. Our president
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Lanterns

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Bronze

Framed Japanese Oshi-E Textile Art Meiji Period from a Rare Large Set
Located in Atlanta, GA
On offer is the last one of the set of seven framed Japanese textile art called Oshi-E circa Meiji
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1890s Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Lanterns

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Silk, Giltwood

Japanese Antique Pair Large Red And Gilt Elephant And Lion Temple Benches, 1925
Located in South Burlington, VT
been dealing in authentic Japanese , Chinese, and fine Asian art, garden ornaments, lanterns and water
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Lanterns

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Textile, Wood, Lacquer

Pair of 19th Century Imari Napoleon III Period Oil Lanterns
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th century Imari Oil Lanterns were imported from Japan into Europe during the height of
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Japanese Lanterns

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Bronze

Lantern-Shaped Art Nouveau Vase with Bats & Moon by Edmond Lachenal
By Edmond Lachenal
Located in Chicago, US
influenced by the arts from Japan to a fully actualized aesthetic in which artistic process and form
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1910s French Art Nouveau Antique Japanese Lanterns

Materials

Earthenware

Tiffany Studios New York "Japanese Garden Scene" Picture Frame
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
small bamboo moon bridge, a stone lantern (toro), and teeming with Japanese iris, narcissus, butterflies
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Japanese Lanterns

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Bronze

Art Deco Japonisme Lantern Pendant W. Mount Fuji and Traditional Music Graphics
Located in Lisse, NL
Handcrafted and rare, Asian style, opaline glass lantern pendant. With early 20th century
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Early 20th Century European Japonisme Antique Japanese Lanterns

Materials

Bronze, Brass

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Antique Japanese Lanterns For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique Japanese lanterns available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique Japanese lanterns — often made from metal, iron and bronze — can elevate any home. Antique Japanese lanterns have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique Japanese lanterns are generally popular furniture pieces, but Art Nouveau, Arts and Crafts and Victorian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Frank Lloyd Wright and Yamagiwa each produced beautiful antique Japanese lanterns that are worth considering.

How Much are Antique Japanese Lanterns?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,950, while they’re typically $195 on the low end and $86,000 highest priced.
Questions About Antique Japanese Lanterns
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Old lanterns are worth $50 to several hundred dollars, on average. The most valuable, which can fetch thousands of dollars, are fixed globe or presentation lanterns.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A cherished part of Japanese culture, Japanese lanterns symbolize love, brightness and most important of all - protection from evil. Find a collection of expertly vetted Japanese lanterns from some of the world’s top reputable boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Japanese lanterns are often made of paper or silk, with a bamboo wood frame. Traditionally a candle supplied the light, but many of them today are either battery or solar operated. Shop a collection of Japanese lanterns from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The various types of Japanese lanterns have different purposes and meanings. Chōchin refers to the traditional paper-covered lanterns which are designed to hang from a hook or pole. Tsuridourou are oil lanterns that hang from the ceiling, and are usually only seen in temples. Ishidourou are made of granite and can be found in gardens and temples, and are only used in special celebrations. You’ll find a collection of Japanese lanterns from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.