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What are Japanese lanterns made of?
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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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Japan Rare "Old Brick Water Well" Flower Garden Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
traditional lantern made of stone, wood, or metal. Like many other elements of Japanese traditional
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Japanese Iron Garden Lantern Old Gold Finch and Bamboo
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Japanese outdoor cast iron garden lantern with gold finch and bamboo design.
Round gold finch
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Japanese Tall Antique Stone Sun And Moon Pathway Lantern Beautiful Details, 40"
Located in South Burlington, VT
, patio, or deck ?
Just acquired, our Japan stone "Arts & Crafts" antique stone pathway lantern has its
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Japan Antique Kasuga "Deer" Granite Stone Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
antique garden lantern collection
Stone lanterns, Ishidoro were introduced to Japan via Korea and China
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Garden Ornaments
Materials
Granite
Japan Tall Kasuga "Zodiac" Stone Lantern, 104 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
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Japan, a Fine tall kasuga granite stone lantern with a beautifully carved lotus top and
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Granite
Japanese Rare Antique Red Kurama Stone Spirit Lantern, One-of-a-Kind
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese red kurama stone lantern is known as an Obakedouro "Spirit lantern."
It comes from an old Nagoya
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Garden Ornaments
Materials
Stone
