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What are Japanese lanterns made of?

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What are Japanese lanterns made of?
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
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Japanese Antique Stone Sun And Moon Pathway Lantern Beautiful Details 33 Inches
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 Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Japanese Tall Antique Stone Sun And Moon Lantern Beautiful Details 42 Inches
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 Taisho Garden Ornaments

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Stone

Japan Antique Stone Tea Garden Lantern, Stunning Design
Located in South Burlington, VT
. The Zendō-ji Gata lantern Ishidōrō (禅導寺型石灯籠) is a unique design and very special Japanese stone
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Garden Ornaments

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Granite

Japan Tall Antique Kasuga Stone Lantern, 60 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
. Provenance: acquired from a 50 year old Japanese garden collection Stone lanterns, Ishidoro were introduced
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Planters and Jardinieres

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Stone

Japan Large Older Stone Classic Yukimi Lantern Beautiful Details, 33 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
lantern Please view our video. Japan, a fine large vintage hand carved granite stone Yukimi hexagonal
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments

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Stone

Japan Massive Old Stone Yukimi Lantern with Beautiful Details, 48 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
the video. Japan, a fine large old hand crafted stone Yukimi hexagonal top lantern with beautiful
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments

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Stone, Granite

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