Japanese Old Hand Cast "Bulging Eyes" Owl Lantern, Rare Find

From our recent Japanese acquisitions in original condition First we have seen Japan, a magnificent original large black and white holstein prized cow in the form of an antique lan...

Pair bursting brilliant night light in all directions! From our recent Japanese acquisitions in original condition with attractive verdigris and gilding present. Hard to find pa...

From our recent garden acquisitions in original natural condition Hard to find example complete with original suspension loop and working door. Heavy hand cast iron "Ikebana flower" incised panel form lantern with distinctive "12 petal" top. An attractive and sturdy antique lantern with a distinct eastern thematic "ikebana flower" motif carved into five firebox side panels. The startling sinewy plant motif strongly suggest Asian ikebana. The round tops were cleverly designed with 12 flower petals. Fine original used garden condition with an attractive natural patina appropriate to age- just the way we like to find them. Heavy quality capable of handling inclement weather conditions. An unusual opportunity to own a rare original authentic example in an attractive hard to find style Quality: excellent craftsmanship and high quality heavy construction by specialized lantern artisans. Suspension handle is easily removeable if you prefer to place your lanterns on your surface of choice. Only one. Dimensions: 13 inches tall to top of suspension handle and 6.25 inches diameter Provenance: Old garden collection. Please enjoy our photo of an inspirational themed Japanese 19th century Ikebana woodblock print from an original Ikebana book...

From our recent Japanese Acquisitions Japan, this handsome quality big swiveling "Globe" lantern is a special find and an authentic old work of art. Its rare design is unique...

From our recent Japanese Acquisitions Japan, this handsome quality pair (2) of large swiveling "Globe" lanterns is a special find and authentic old works of art. Their rare d...

From our recent Japanese acquisitions Beautiful near mint grade "Blue Bird" lantern in original vibrant hand painted colors This rare lantern is handsomely rendered in blue, white...

3-834 Antique Indian oversized hand crafted unique sculpture / candle lantern.  

In good condition From a private collection Free international shipping Japanese Netsuke Inro Owl

An elegant pair of Japanese cast and lacquered bronze pagoda lanterns, Taisho Period, circa 1920, Japan. The lanterns a true pair, with mirrored decorations and lantern doors opening in opposite directions. The lanterns of traditional toro form, cast in bronze, and lacquered. Each lantern comprised of three parts - the "roof", the "fire box", and the pedestal. This type of pedestal lantern is called a dai-doro, as opposed to the hanging lantern type, tsuri-doro. The hexagonal roof of the lantern, reminiscent of temples or pagodas, features a wonderful, dense cloud pattern with three heart-shaped cutouts, known as inome, or boar's eye. The roof topped by a hoju, the Buddhist flaming Jewel of Wisdom. Each of the six corners feature a fantastic shachihoko, mythical beasts with the face of a tiger and body of a fish. Bells are suspended from the shachihoko. The globular body of the lantern features four pierced panels with the three leaf hollyhock mon of the Tokugawa clan surrounded by a karakusa pattern of scrolling vines. One panel serving as a hinged door with a lock stylized as the Three Jewels...

This is Ho-te-i, an old Japanese god. hotei is one of the seven gods of good fortune in Japan. This god is plump and has a large pouch. He also carri...

In good condition From a private collection Free international shipping Signed Japanese Boxwood Netsuke Inro of an Owl

In good condition From a private collection Free international shipping Japanese Carved Boxwood Netsuke Inro of an Owl