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What do Japanese lanterns symbolize?

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What do Japanese lanterns symbolize?
A cherished part of Japanese culture, Japanese lanterns symbolize love, brightness and most important of all - protection from evil. Find a collection of expertly vetted Japanese lanterns from some of the world’s top reputable boutiques on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Japanese Old "Duck Decoy" Iron Garden Lantern #2
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Japanese iron garden lantern original work of art with remnants of hand painted colors See #3-825
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Japanese Iron Pagoda Garden Candle Lantern 1940's
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Japanese iron pagoda garden candle lantern. Hand cast iron Japanese candle lantern with hearts on
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Japanese Owl Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A substantial vintage Japanese owl candle lantern made of blackened iron. Lantern holds a tapper
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Japanese Temple Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Japanese lantern is rare and spectacular in its size and ornamental design. A true one of a
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Iron

Japanese Monarch Butterfly Garden Lighting Lantern
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Japanese Monarch butterfly garden lighting lantern.
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Japanese Robin Blue Heart Pagoda Garden Candle Lantern
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-724 Hand cast Japanese candle lantern with hearts on top Height to top of lantern 10".
Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Lanterns

Materials

Iron

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