Japanese Pair Antique "Natures Green Garden" Flower Garden Lanterns

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Japanese Pair Antique "Natures Green Garden" Flower Garden Lanterns

About the Item

Beautiful pair (2) tall "Natures Green Garden" lanterns- a perfect decorative accent in your special garden setting Gorgeous sinewy vines galore decorate this pair (2) of sturdy heavy duty lanterns that also possess handsome original painted surfaces. This pair is a first in this style with this attractive motif we have seen. Japan, this handsome heavy hand cast quality tea garden lantern pair will warmly welcome your guests. In a convenient portable size and displaying exceptional hand caste vine decorations, they may be suspended from the loop seen at the top or installed on their sturdy square bases on any surface. Heavy hand caste craftsmanship will hold up well in any weather conditions. Warm original dark original patina from appropriate age. Dimensions: each approximately 13.5 inches tall to top of loop and 7 inches wide Good garden candidates- these are ideal accent sizes for a small outdoor or indoor Zen or Tea gardens. 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. We are members of NAJGA- North American Japanese Garden Association. 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, toro 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: 13.5 in (34.29 cm)Width: 7 in (17.78 cm)Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 2
Style:
Taisho (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Iron,Hand-Crafted
Place of Origin:
Japan
Period:
Early 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
Early 20th Century
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
South Burlington, VT
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1289224813412