Japanese Rare Old Five Continents Globe Lighting Lantern

About the Item

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 to our eyes. Please note the carefully designed grids latitude and longitude plus the five continents panels. The entire globe swivels on its base and possesses a hatch type door for inserting your favorites lighting device - all together a creative effort by a talented former artist. The globe still retains most of its original hand painted colors including gold gilt. In a convenient portable size, may be installed on any surface. Dimensions: 15 inches tall to top and 9.5 inches diameter, two pieces This handsome rendition would make an excellent garden candidate and stellar conversational display for all your friends, family, and commmunity to joyfully appreciate. Its an ideal accent size for your favorite indoor or outdoor space. Photographed in natural day light and night light for your visual pleasure. Provenance: Old American 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: 15 in (38.1 cm)Diameter: 9 in (22.86 cm)

Style:

Showa (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Iron,Gilt,Hand-Crafted,Hand-Painted

Place of Origin:

Japan

Period:

Mid-20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

Mid-20th Century