Japanese Rare Old Vintage Duck Decoy Lighting Lantern

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Japanese Rare Old Vintage Duck Decoy Lighting Lantern

About the Item

From our recent Japanese acquisitions, a rare bird Hand Painted Original Paint Japan, this handsome quality old "Duck Decoy" motif iron garden lantern is a rare find and an authentic old work of art. Its surfaces survive in particularly pleasing tones with attractive evidence of original hand painted colors. Created to original eponymous master craftsmanship standards, this wonderful duck will be highly coveted in years ahead. You may place your lighting device such as a led light inside the round receptacle accessed through the bottom, this duck decoy dates to mid-20th century. In a convenient portable size, may be suspended from loop or installed on any surface. Dimensions: 6 inches tall to top of head and 12 inches wide. Good garden candidate with attractive remnants of its original hand painted surfaces. This duck is an ideal accent size for your favorite indoor space, or for outdoor display in a Zen or Tea garden. Provenance: Old American, Japanese garden. Many of our customers place oil candles or tea lights inside the main section making a romantic and enjoyable decorative accent for entertaining friends and family. It's a perfect choice for your indoor or outdoor garden space. Lifetime guarantee of authenticity. History of Japanese lanterns: In Japan a to¯ro¯ (lantern) is a traditional lantern made of stone, wood, or metal. Like many other elements of Japanese traditional architecture, it originated in China. In Japan, to¯ro¯ were originally used only in Buddhist temples, where they lined and illuminated paths and lighted lanterns were then considered an offering. In its complete, original form the lantern represents five elements of Buddhist cosmology: Bottom touching the ground, represents chi, the earth, the next section represents sui, or water, ka or fire, is represented by the section encasing the lantern's light or flame, while fu¯ (air) and ku¯ (void or spirit) are represented by the last two sections, top-most and pointing towards the sky. These last two sections express the IDEA that after death our physical bodies will go back to their original, elemental form.

Dimensions:
Height: 6 in (15.24 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)Depth: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)
Style:
Showa (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Iron,Cast,Hand-Painted
Place of Origin:
Japan
Period:
Mid-20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
Mid-20th Century
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
South Burlington, VT
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1289226156292