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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.
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Japanese Antique Sun Face Pagoda Lantern, Hand-Crafted Iron
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare Japanese "Sun Face" Garden Lantern
Iconic design..........
This beautifully hand-cast lantern sculpture in a classic Japanese pagoda form with a "sun face" on all four side p...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lanterns
Materials
Iron
1940s Japanese Iron Pagoda Candle Lantern, Hand-Crafted Japonisme
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Japanese iron pagoda garden candle lantern.
Hand cast iron Japanese candle lantern with hearts on top.
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Japanese Monarch Butterfly Garden Lighting Lantern
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Japanese Monarch butterfly garden lighting lantern.
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Japan Vintage Butterflies Lantern, Brilliant Intricate Design
Located in South Burlington, VT
Beautiful intricately cast six panels butterflies lantern- an unusual find
And bursting with 18 butterflies and a brilliant night light (see photo)
Japan, this handsome heavy hand ...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa 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 Period.
Japan, this handsome quality old style "garden cart" ikebana planter is an e...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lanterns
Materials
Iron
$180 Sale Price
69% Off
Japanese Antiques Iron lantern
Located in Niiza, JP
Iron Andon Lantern
Material: Iron
Size: φ560×360mm 1.5kg
Old iron andon
It is a kind of standing lantern with washi paper pasted on the inside and lit with oil as a light source
A f...
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Iron
