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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 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

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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

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Iron

Japanese Antique Sun Faced Pagoda Roof Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare Japanese "Sun Face" Garden Lantern The first we have seen of this iconic design
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lanterns

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Iron

1950's Japanese Monarch Butterfly Garden Outdoor Lantern
Located in North Hollywood, CA
. Japan, a fine hand cast and unusual iron lantern in the form of a Japanese Monarch Butterfly that may be
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Japan Early Ikebana Planter Garden Cart with Children, Meiji Period
Located in South Burlington, VT
A rare 19th century hard to find Japanese Usubata Flower Planter Cart "Norimono", Late Meiji
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lanterns

Materials

Iron

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