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Italian Handmade Ivory Murano Glass 1960s Suspension Lamp
Italian Handmade Ivory Murano Glass 1960s Suspension Lamp

Italian Handmade Ivory Murano Glass 1960s Suspension Lamp

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Varese, Lombardia

Spherical diffuser in ivory Murano hand made glass with decorative treatment in strong relief as to emulate a Japanese paper lantern. Very good condition: oxidation spots on the chro...

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1660s Italian Space Age Antique Paper Lantern

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Utagawa Yoshiiku -- The Ghost of Oiwa
Utagawa Yoshiiku -- The Ghost of Oiwa

Utagawa Yoshiiku -- The Ghost of Oiwa

By Utagawa Yoshiiku

Located in BRUCE, ACT

Utagawa Yoshiiku The Ghost of Oiwa, 1890 A chūban tate-e woodblock print Sheet size 23 x 16 cm Oiwa from Yotsuya Kaidan appears as a paper lantern. Her mouth is torn open and San...

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1890s Antique Paper Lantern

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Woodcut

Extraordinary Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug
Extraordinary Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug

Extraordinary Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

In the lower right corner, a potted bamboo plant stretches skyward, its branches adorned with floating paper lanterns—an ethereal, dreamlike touch. The border is truly otherworldly, ...

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1920s Chinese Art Deco Antique Paper Lantern

Materials

Wool

Antique Japanese Foldable Paper Candle Chochin or Odawara Lantern
Antique Japanese Foldable Paper Candle Chochin or Odawara Lantern

Antique Japanese Foldable Paper Candle Chochin or Odawara Lantern

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, an antique Japanese foldable paper candle lantern, often referred to as a chochin or odawara lantern, featuring a copper or brass top and base.

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Early 1800s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique Paper Lantern

Materials

Brass, Copper

Women in Blue Kimono Playing Stringed Shamisen, Antique Japanese Woodblock Print
Women in Blue Kimono Playing Stringed Shamisen, Antique Japanese Woodblock Print

Women in Blue Kimono Playing Stringed Shamisen, Antique Japanese Woodblock Print

By Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Located in Austin, TX

The artist masterfully balances the figure with a tall, minimalist paper lantern on the left, which grounds the scene and suggests an intimate, evening atmosphere.

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19th Century Edo Antique Paper Lantern

Materials

Woodcut

Italian 19th Century Oil Painting on Canvas, Children Playing
Italian 19th Century Oil Painting on Canvas, Children Playing

Italian 19th Century Oil Painting on Canvas, Children Playing

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

The scene is decorated with numerous colorful paper lanterns, some hanging overhead and others carried by the children by hand or on sticks.

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19th Century Italian Antique Paper Lantern

Materials

Canvas

Japanese Antiques Iron lantern
Japanese Antiques Iron lantern

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...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Paper Lantern

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Iron

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Floor Lamp / Lantern
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Floor Lamp / Lantern

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Floor Lamp / Lantern

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Incredible antique Japanese floor lamp fabricated by hand with primitive, humble wood and painted finish. The lamp features an open top with an integrated carrying handle and a door ...

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1880s Japanese Antique Paper Lantern

Materials

Wood, Paper

Still life with lantern - English School, 19th Century
Still life with lantern - English School, 19th Century

Still life with lantern - English School, 19th Century

Located in Middletown, NY

A luminous 1850 still life study of a tin lantern. Black chalk with white heightening on brownish-gray, fibrous, handmade buff wove paper, 10 1/2 x 6 3/4 inches (262 x 172 mm), the ...

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Mid-19th Century English School Antique Paper Lantern

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Chalk, Handmade Paper, Pencil

Japanese Pair Antique Lantern Garden Woodblock Prints 19c, immediately Framable
Japanese Pair Antique Lantern Garden Woodblock Prints 19c, immediately Framable

Japanese Pair Antique Lantern Garden Woodblock Prints 19c, immediately Framable

Located in South Burlington, VT

Two (2) Fine Old Woodblock Lanterns Garden Prints : Stone Pagoda, Gardens, Stepping Stones & Lush Landscapes Japan two (2) antique Old Kyoto Garden Woodblock prints from an original...

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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Paper Lantern

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Paper

Meiji Period Japanese Ariake Andon Table Floor Lantern Lamp
Meiji Period Japanese Ariake Andon Table Floor Lantern Lamp

Meiji Period Japanese Ariake Andon Table Floor Lantern Lamp

Located in Fort Collins, CO

Traditional Japanese Ariake Andon are cube shaped lanterns, originally used as a kind of nightlight lamp.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Paper Lantern

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paper

Pr, Meiji Period Japanese Gilt Bronze & Parchment Pierced Lanterns Hang Or Table
Pr, Meiji Period Japanese Gilt Bronze & Parchment Pierced Lanterns Hang Or Table

Pr, Meiji Period Japanese Gilt Bronze & Parchment Pierced Lanterns Hang Or Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

Japanese, (meiji era 1868–1912). An absolutely stunning pair of Japanese Meiji period gilt bronze and brass lanterns. Each hand cast bronze oval openwork "vase" form lantern crafte...

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Paper Lantern

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Brass, Bronze

Design for a Street Lantern, Illustration for the Tayler Smith Electric Company
Design for a Street Lantern, Illustration for the Tayler Smith Electric Company

Design for a Street Lantern, Illustration for the Tayler Smith Electric Company

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Design for a Street Lantern, Illustration for the Tayler Smith Electric Company Design illustration for a n elaborate piece This detailed drawing turned up in a collection of il...

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Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Paper Lantern

Materials

Paper

Set of 3 Antique Prints of a Lantern Fly, Cicada and the Eastern Dobsonfly
Set of 3 Antique Prints of a Lantern Fly, Cicada and the Eastern Dobsonfly

Set of 3 Antique Prints of a Lantern Fly, Cicada and the Eastern Dobsonfly

Located in Langweer, NL

Set of 3 original antique prints of a lantern fly, cicada and the eastern dobsonfly. These prints originate from 'Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire Naturelle' by d'Orbigny. Published...

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Mid-19th Century Antique Paper Lantern

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Paper

Important Japanese Ganju Porcelain Bowl by Higuchi Haruzane 樋口治実
Important Japanese Ganju Porcelain Bowl by Higuchi Haruzane 樋口治実

Important Japanese Ganju Porcelain Bowl by Higuchi Haruzane 樋口治実

Located in Nottingham, GB

The result is a surface that appears solid until illuminated, when the decoration glows from within like lantern light through paper. Even among Japanese ceramics, Hotarude of this q...

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Late 19th Century Antique Paper Lantern

Materials

Porcelain

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Massive Japanese Bronze Temple Lantern
Massive Japanese Bronze Temple Lantern

Massive Japanese Bronze Temple Lantern

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H 34 in W 42 in D 42 in

Massive Japanese Bronze Temple Lantern

Located in Seattle, WA

Massive Japanese gilt bronze hanging temple lantern. The square shaped lantern with etched surface decorations and pierced panels lined with paper.

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19th Century Japanese Antique Paper Lantern

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Metal

Portrait of the Chinese craftsman and dwarf Tjong Fu’hk Wong Waih
Portrait of the Chinese craftsman and dwarf Tjong Fu’hk Wong Waih

Portrait of the Chinese craftsman and dwarf Tjong Fu’hk Wong Waih

By Sally Philipsen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

The Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen had a very famous Chinese exhibition in 1904, and invited the highly skilled craftsman Tjong Fu’hk Wong Waih to show the art in the making of silk p...

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Early 20th Century Old Masters Antique Paper Lantern

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Canvas, Oil

Art Deco Mandarin Chinese Antique Oriental Rug
Art Deco Mandarin Chinese Antique Oriental Rug

Art Deco Mandarin Chinese Antique Oriental Rug

Located in Sarasota, FL

The motif consists of standing urns containing flowers, delicate paper lanterns hanging from tree limbs, nicely drawn butterflies, foliage, flowers and leafs, the Buddhist knotted ri...

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1910s Chinese Antique Paper Lantern

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Wool

Maria Sibylla Merian - J. Mulder - Pomegranate blossom and lantern bearer Nr.49
Maria Sibylla Merian - J. Mulder - Pomegranate blossom and lantern bearer Nr.49

Maria Sibylla Merian - J. Mulder - Pomegranate blossom and lantern bearer Nr.49

By Maria Sibylla Merian

Located in EINDHOVEN, NL

From Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium, first published 1705 Engravings by J. Mulder, P. Sluyter (Sluiter) and D. Stoopendaal after Maria Sybilla Merian. This plate is part of ...

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18th Century Dutch Other Antique Paper Lantern

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Paper

Maria Sibylla Merian - J. Mulder - Pomegranate blossom and lantern bearer Nr.49
Maria Sibylla Merian - J. Mulder - Pomegranate blossom and lantern bearer Nr.49

Maria Sibylla Merian - J. Mulder - Pomegranate blossom and lantern bearer Nr.49

By Maria Sibylla Merian

Located in EINDHOVEN, NL

From Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium, first published 1705 Engravings by J. Mulder, P. Sluyter (Sluiter) and D. Stoopendaal after Maria Sybilla Merian. This plate is part of ...

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18th Century Dutch Other Antique Paper Lantern

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Paper

Pair 19th c. Rice Paper Lanterns
Pair 19th c. Rice Paper Lanterns

Pair 19th c. Rice Paper Lanterns

Located in New Orleans, LA

Printed Rice Paper and Iron Lanterns

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19th Century Chinese Antique Paper Lantern

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Iron

Japanese Boat Lantern
Japanese Boat Lantern

Japanese Boat Lantern

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H 11.5 in W 18.5 in D 9 in

Japanese Boat Lantern

Located in San Francisco, CA

Unusual antique lantern made of patinated metal with red paper inserts around the windows and door.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Paper Lantern

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Metal

Large Chinese Hanging Lanterns
Large Chinese Hanging Lanterns

Large Chinese Hanging Lanterns

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H 39 in Dm 16 in

Large Chinese Hanging Lanterns

Located in New York, NY

Chinese metal wire and paper large hanging lanterns, circa late 19th century.

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19th Century Chinese Antique Paper Lantern

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Metal

19th Century Japanese Cedar Wood Lantern with Bronze Fittings and Handle
19th Century Japanese Cedar Wood Lantern with Bronze Fittings and Handle

19th Century Japanese Cedar Wood Lantern with Bronze Fittings and Handle

Located in Pasadena, CA

Hand carved with big dramatic grain and a rippling roof, this was a garden or temple lantern. Some rice paper remaining, could be electrified.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Paper Lantern

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Cedar

Japanese "Andon" Oil Lampstand with a Wood Frame and Paper Shade
Japanese "Andon" Oil Lampstand with a Wood Frame and Paper Shade

Japanese "Andon" Oil Lampstand with a Wood Frame and Paper Shade

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

It is a lantern that was used in the Meiji era of Japan. At the time it was an oil lamp but now it has been improved to use a light bulb.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Paper Lantern

Materials

Wood, Paper

Pair of Leather Arts & Crafts Lamps
Pair of Leather Arts & Crafts Lamps

Pair of Leather Arts & Crafts Lamps

Located in Greenwich, CT

Pair of English late 19th/early 20th C leather and parchment Arts & Crafts lamps.

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19th Century English Antique Paper Lantern

Materials

Leather, Parchment Paper

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Yozakura (Cherry Blossom Viewing at Night)
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Yozakura (Cherry Blossom Viewing at Night)

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Yozakura (Cherry Blossom Viewing at Night)

Located in Hudson, NY

Today, cherry blossoms are lit with paper lanterns, or electric lights, but open camp fires were used in order to cast a larger glow in more open spaces.

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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Paper Lantern

Materials

Silk, Wood, Paper

Austrian Silver Cigarette Box Enamel Painting, Chinese Musicians circa 1910
Austrian Silver Cigarette Box Enamel Painting, Chinese Musicians circa 1910

Austrian Silver Cigarette Box Enamel Painting, Chinese Musicians circa 1910

Located in Vienna, AT

The ladies are surrounded by landscape / above them, there are Chinese lanterns (= paper lanterns / lampions) attached to twigs visible. - The lid has hinges (in mint condition) - th...

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Paper Lantern

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Silver, Enamel

Antique Paper Mache Jack o Lantern Pumpkin Bucket Candy Container Germany
Antique Paper Mache Jack o Lantern Pumpkin Bucket Candy Container Germany

Antique Paper Mache Jack o Lantern Pumpkin Bucket Candy Container Germany

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique paper mache jack-o-lantern shaped candy bucket with paper backed, cut out face and wire handle.  

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Early 20th Century Folk Art Antique Paper Lantern

Materials

Paint, Paper

19th Century Chinese Lanterns
19th Century Chinese Lanterns

19th Century Chinese Lanterns

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H 23 in Dm 12 in

19th Century Chinese Lanterns

Located in Long Island City, NY

Price is for the set, though we will also sell them individually. The larger lantern is 31" high x 15" in diameter.

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19th Century Chinese Antique Paper Lantern

Materials

Wire

Ilfracombe, Lantern Hill, Hillsborough Watercolor
Ilfracombe, Lantern Hill, Hillsborough Watercolor

Ilfracombe, Lantern Hill, Hillsborough Watercolor

Located in Astoria, NY

Ilfracombe, Lantern Hill, Hillsborough, (British School, early 20th Century), Watercolor on Paper, apparently unsigned.

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Early 20th Century British Antique Paper Lantern

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Paper

Antique Print of a Chinese Lantern Festival
Antique Print of a Chinese Lantern Festival

Antique Print of a Chinese Lantern Festival

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H 8.63 in W 12.17 in D 0.02 in

Antique Print of a Chinese Lantern Festival

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'La fête des Lanternes'. Print of a Chinese lantern festival. Published by Formentin & Cie, circa 1830.

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Mid-19th Century Antique Paper Lantern

Materials

Paper

José Thenée Working Drawing: Faceted Lantern
José Thenée Working Drawing: Faceted Lantern

José Thenée Working Drawing: Faceted Lantern

Located in Wainscott, NY

Jose Thenne was a master ironworker who worked in Argentina at the turn of the 20th century. This is an original construction drawing for one of his fixtures, archivally framed.

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Early 20th Century Argentine Antique Paper Lantern

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Charcoal, Ink, Paper

Japan Antique Portable Lantern Chochin, Rare Survivor, 19th Century
Japan Antique Portable Lantern Chochin, Rare Survivor, 19th Century

Japan Antique Portable Lantern Chochin, Rare Survivor, 19th Century

Located in South Burlington, VT

Here's a rare survivor from Japan, an antique bronze Chochin a Japanese foldable portable lantern dating to the late 1800s. It is beautifully handcrafted from fine woven lacquered...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Paper Lantern

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Bronze

Tall Chinese Book Lantern Pendant, c. 1900
Tall Chinese Book Lantern Pendant, c. 1900

Tall Chinese Book Lantern Pendant, c. 1900

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H 46.5 in W 10.75 in D 10.75 in

Tall Chinese Book Lantern Pendant, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Placed on the floor or set upon a table top, the tall lantern would have lit the room by candlelight diffused through a paper or silk lining.

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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Paper Lantern

Materials

Glass, Elm

Antique Print of a Bear Dance and Magic Lantern in Guangzhou, China, 1859
Antique Print of a Bear Dance and Magic Lantern in Guangzhou, China, 1859

Antique Print of a Bear Dance and Magic Lantern in Guangzhou, China, 1859

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Danse de l'Ours - Lanterne Magique'. Print of a bear dance and 'magic lantern' in Guangzhou (Canton), China. This print originates from 'Histoire générale des v...

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19th Century Antique Paper Lantern

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Paper

Fine Antique Japan Red Lacquer Andon Floor Lamp 1880 Immediately Usable
Fine Antique Japan Red Lacquer Andon Floor Lamp 1880 Immediately Usable

Fine Antique Japan Red Lacquer Andon Floor Lamp 1880 Immediately Usable

Located in South Burlington, VT

Soft light diffused through Japanese rice paper lined lamps and lanterns created a warm, peaceful room of wabi-sabi mystery.

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Paper Lantern

Materials

Wood

Fine Antique Pair of Tall Andon Floor Lamps, 1880 Immediately Usable
Fine Antique Pair of Tall Andon Floor Lamps, 1880 Immediately Usable

Fine Antique Pair of Tall Andon Floor Lamps, 1880 Immediately Usable

Located in South Burlington, VT

Soft light diffused through Japanese rice paper lined lamps and lanterns created a warm, peaceful room of wabi-sabi mystery.

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Paper Lantern

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Wood

Vintage Enamel Metal Pot With Recent Découpage
Vintage Enamel Metal Pot With Recent Découpage

Vintage Enamel Metal Pot With Recent Découpage

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H 14.75 in W 17.5 in D 16 in

Vintage Enamel Metal Pot With Recent Découpage

Located in Calgary, Alberta

The art travelled to 12th century China where cut outs of brightly coloured paper were used to decorate lanterns and other smaller objects.

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Early 20th Century British Victorian Antique Paper Lantern

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Metal

Vintage Enamel Metal Pot With Recent Découpage
Vintage Enamel Metal Pot With Recent Découpage

Vintage Enamel Metal Pot With Recent Découpage

Located in Calgary, Alberta

The art travelled to 12th century China where cut outs of brightly coloured paper were used to decorate lanterns and other smaller objects.

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Early 20th Century British Victorian Antique Paper Lantern

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Metal

Vintage Enamel Metal Pot With Recent Découpage
Vintage Enamel Metal Pot With Recent Découpage

Vintage Enamel Metal Pot With Recent Découpage

Located in Calgary, Alberta

The art travelled to 12th century China where cut outs of brightly coloured paper were used to decorate lanterns and other smaller objects.

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Early 20th Century British Victorian Antique Paper Lantern

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Metal

19th Century Chinese Twisted Wire Candle Lantern Frame
19th Century Chinese Twisted Wire Candle Lantern Frame

19th Century Chinese Twisted Wire Candle Lantern Frame

Located in Miami, FL

Originally, the lantern would have had an interior fabric or paper liner.

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19th Century Chinese Antique Paper Lantern

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Wire

'Young Woman with Japanese Lanterns, ' Gorgeous and Charming Art Deco Painting
'Young Woman with Japanese Lanterns, ' Gorgeous and Charming Art Deco Painting

'Young Woman with Japanese Lanterns, ' Gorgeous and Charming Art Deco Painting

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Suffused with atmospheric light and rich colors, this delightful painting of a young woman lighting a candle and surrounded by a cloud of Japanese paper lanterns, was painted by Laur...

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1920s American Art Deco Antique Paper Lantern

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Paint

Chinese lantern
Chinese lantern

Chinese lantern

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H 46 in W 22.5 in D 1.25 in

Chinese lantern

Located in Austin, TX

Offline Order Template Chinese lantern

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Late 19th Century Korean Antique Paper Lantern

Materials

Glass, Giltwood, Paper

Japanese Antique Garden Kasuga Lantern Book 19th Century
Japanese Antique Garden Kasuga Lantern Book 19th Century

Japanese Antique Garden Kasuga Lantern Book 19th Century

Located in South Burlington, VT

This rare Japanese Garden Stone Lantern book contains over fifteen (15) antique woodblock prints of authentic old designs of Japan's most famous lantern, the "kasuga" lantern.

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Paper Lantern

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Paper

Original Antique Botanical Print, Chinese Lantern, C.1835
Original Antique Botanical Print, Chinese Lantern, C.1835

Original Antique Botanical Print, Chinese Lantern, C.1835

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Wonderful botanical print. Lithograph by J & J Parkin and D.Hayes After C.W Harrison Original hand color Published, C. 1835 Unframed.

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1830s English Chinoiserie Antique Paper Lantern

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Paper

Japan Important Antique Tea Garden Lanterns Woodblock Guide Book, 100 Toro
Japan Important Antique Tea Garden Lanterns Woodblock Guide Book, 100 Toro

Japan Important Antique Tea Garden Lanterns Woodblock Guide Book, 100 Toro

Located in South Burlington, VT

Today, during festivals and ceremonies, rice paper is often cut to fit stone lantern windows to increase reflection of candles placed inside them.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Paper Lantern

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Paper

Early Kyoto Gardens and Lanterns Complete Japanese Antique Woodblock Book
Early Kyoto Gardens and Lanterns Complete Japanese Antique Woodblock Book

Early Kyoto Gardens and Lanterns Complete Japanese Antique Woodblock Book

Located in South Burlington, VT

Important Japanese complete antique signed woodblock print book entitled: Famous Garden Spaces and Lanterns Guide Book from Kyoto Prefecture. Tsukiyama Niwa Tsukuriden (chu) Japan...

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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Paper Lantern

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Paper

Japanese Antique Stunning Hand Painted Green Gardens, Pagodas,  Lanterns Screen
Japanese Antique Stunning Hand Painted Green Gardens, Pagodas,  Lanterns Screen

Japanese Antique Stunning Hand Painted Green Gardens, Pagodas, Lanterns Screen

Located in South Burlington, VT

Features include a brilliant panorama of gardens and green hills; pagodas and temples, red torii gates, stone kasuga lanterns, Nios, temples, blossoming plum and matsu pine trees, Bu...

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Paper Lantern

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Gold Leaf

Japanese Antique Black Lantern Box /1896s Objet d'art Wabi-sabi
Japanese Antique Black Lantern Box /1896s Objet d'art Wabi-sabi

Japanese Antique Black Lantern Box /1896s Objet d'art Wabi-sabi

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

This is a lantern box from the old days of Japan. The box is pasted with Japanese paper and painted with black lacquer.

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1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Paper Lantern

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Wood, Cedar, Paper

Japanese Antique Hand Painted Blue Waters, Gardens, Pagodas, And Lanterns Screen
Japanese Antique Hand Painted Blue Waters, Gardens, Pagodas, And Lanterns Screen

Japanese Antique Hand Painted Blue Waters, Gardens, Pagodas, And Lanterns Screen

Located in South Burlington, VT

The original old blue backing paper is present. Please look at the photographs closely that reveal all of these fine details.

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Paper Lantern

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Gold Leaf, Bronze

1930s Pulp Papier-Mâché Halloween Jack-o-lantern Pumpkins, Set of Three
1930s Pulp Papier-Mâché Halloween Jack-o-lantern Pumpkins, Set of Three

1930s Pulp Papier-Mâché Halloween Jack-o-lantern Pumpkins, Set of Three

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A set of three, vintage pulp Papier-Mâché Halloween Jack-O-Lantern pumpkins, two with their original paper inserts.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Modern Antique Paper Lantern

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Paper

Fine Antique Japan Red Lacquer Andon Floor Lamp, 1880 Immediately Usable, Round
Fine Antique Japan Red Lacquer Andon Floor Lamp, 1880 Immediately Usable, Round

Fine Antique Japan Red Lacquer Andon Floor Lamp, 1880 Immediately Usable, Round

Located in South Burlington, VT

Soft light diffused through Japanese rice paper lined lamps and lanterns created a warm, peaceful room of Wabi-sabi mystery.

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Paper Lantern

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Wood

Fine Antique Japan Natural Lacquer Andon Floor Lamp, 1880 Immediately Usable
Fine Antique Japan Natural Lacquer Andon Floor Lamp, 1880 Immediately Usable

Fine Antique Japan Natural Lacquer Andon Floor Lamp, 1880 Immediately Usable

Located in South Burlington, VT

Soft light diffused through Japanese rice paper lined lamps and lanterns created a warm, peaceful room of wabi-sabi mystery.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Paper Lantern

Materials

Wood

Andon, paper lantern
Andon, paper lantern

Andon, paper lantern

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H 32.5 in Dm 12 in

Andon, paper lantern

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Andon is a lantern traditionally used inside a Japanese house.

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19th Century Japanese Antique Paper Lantern

Materials

Iron

Large Japanese Lantern
Large Japanese Lantern

Large Japanese Lantern

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H 60 in Dm 34 in

Large Japanese Lantern

Located in Hudson, NY

Large Japanese paper lantern with kanji characaters and the Emperor's circular 'mon' or seal. 4 available

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Paper Lantern

Japanese Andon
Japanese Andon

Japanese Andon

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H 39.5 in Dm 13.25 in

Japanese Andon

Located in San Francisco, CA

Taisho period Japanese andon (rice paper lantern). The amount of illumination can be controlled by sliding the rounded rice paper panel.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Paper Lantern

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Bronze

Two Japanese Lanterns
Two Japanese Lanterns

Two Japanese Lanterns

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H 32 in Dm 144 in

Two Japanese Lanterns

Located in Wainscott, NY

Two turn-of-the-century Japanese Lanterns, made of lacquered wood (base and frame) and rice paper (shade).

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Paper Lantern

Materials

Wood

Chinese Lanterns, Set of Four
Chinese Lanterns, Set of Four

Chinese Lanterns, Set of Four

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H 15 in Dm 4.5 in

Chinese Lanterns, Set of Four

Located in Madison, WI

Chinese lanterns in a set of 4. Candle burning, wonderfully ambient on a late summer porch or on the table over an early-fall dinner gathering.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Paper Lantern

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Lacquer, Paper

Japanese Tsuri-toro Shadow Garden Lantern
Japanese Tsuri-toro Shadow Garden Lantern

Japanese Tsuri-toro Shadow Garden Lantern

Located in Sarasota, FL

Metal Japanese Garden Lantern "Tsuri-toro" having translucent shoji paper panels set into the roofed house of iron with a door, open grill work in the design of checkerboard and flow...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Paper Lantern

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Iron

18th c. Tole Lantern with Parchment Panels
18th c. Tole Lantern with Parchment Panels

18th c. Tole Lantern with Parchment Panels

Located in Houston, TX

18th c. tole lantern with parchment panels. Hook at top to hang. One panel opens to access single candle holder inside. Parchment panels with cut outs.

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18th Century and Earlier Antique Paper Lantern

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century French Oriental Pagoda Papier Mâché and Wood Lantern
Early 20th Century French Oriental Pagoda Papier Mâché and Wood Lantern

Early 20th Century French Oriental Pagoda Papier Mâché and Wood Lantern

Located in Charleston, SC

A charming pagoda lantern made in France, circa 1920, made of painted wood and papier mâché and featuring four candle bulbs. The lantern has been recently rewired with new porcelain ...

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Early 20th Century French Japonisme Antique Paper Lantern

Materials

Wood, Paper

Japanese Folding Paper Andon
Japanese Folding Paper Andon

Japanese Folding Paper Andon

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H 21 in W 12 in D 12 in

Japanese Folding Paper Andon

Located in San Francisco, CA

Meiji period, circa 1880s, Japanese folding paper lantern (andon). The lantern features a round wood top and base finished in exquisite negoro lacquer and iron hardware with a bellow...

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1880s Japanese Antique Paper Lantern

Japanese Temple Hanging Light
Japanese Temple Hanging Light

Japanese Temple Hanging Light

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H 36 in W 36 in D 36 in

Japanese Temple Hanging Light

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wonderful hanging light with parchment interior shade and repousse meditation dragon image on bottom as shown images 9 & 10. Up dated wiring and custom made ceiling canopy. Chain to...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Paper Lantern

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

Festive Hiroshige 2nd Ukiyo-e Japanese Woodblock Print, 19th Century Landscape
Festive Hiroshige 2nd Ukiyo-e Japanese Woodblock Print, 19th Century Landscape

Festive Hiroshige 2nd Ukiyo-e Japanese Woodblock Print, 19th Century Landscape

By Hiroshige

Located in London, GB

On the evening of the second day of the festival, floats decorated with up to 400 paper lanterns glide down the Tenno river in a beautifully colorful spectacle.

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Paper Lantern

Materials

Mulberry Paper, Washi Paper

Large Japanese Red Lacquered Lantern
Large Japanese Red Lacquered Lantern

Large Japanese Red Lacquered Lantern

Located in Essex, MA

A large, decorative Japanese lantern with red lacquered wood frame, paper shade in 2 sections and original bronze kettle with cover and under plate for pouring oil.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Paper Lantern

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Bronze

Antique Japanese Lantern Table Lamp
Antique Japanese Lantern Table Lamp

Antique Japanese Lantern Table Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Table Lamp made out of old lantern. Hand wrought cutwork rusted metal. Updated electrical fittings, hardware and cord. Faux parchment interior shade (with slight damage as shown).

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Paper Lantern

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Pair of Japanese Bronze Garden Lanterns
Pair of Japanese Bronze Garden Lanterns

Pair of Japanese Bronze Garden Lanterns

Located in Canton, MA

The bamboo design is cutout to let light through all around and below the lanterns. The lanterns are lined with a high heat rice paper.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antique Paper Lantern

Materials

Bronze

A Signed Japanese Octagonal Patinated Bronze Vase
A Signed Japanese Octagonal Patinated Bronze Vase

A Signed Japanese Octagonal Patinated Bronze Vase

Located in New York, NY

Large and restrained, the vase's interlocking medallions suggest wisteria blossoms or paper lanterns. The flared circular mouth, above an octagonal body adorned in overlapping medall...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antique Paper Lantern

Materials

Bronze

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Late Qing Dynasty Lantern

Late Qing Dynasty Lantern

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H 25 in Dm 24 in

Late Qing Dynasty Lantern

Located in Charleston, SC

One-of-a-kind 19th century Chinese lantern made out of wood, paper mache ( Papier-mâché), mirror, brass, and cloisonne.

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Paper Lantern

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Brass

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By Anthony van Dyck

Located in London, GB

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Art Glass

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Antique Paper Lantern For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique paper lantern you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of paper, metal and wood, every antique paper lantern was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique paper lantern, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique paper lantern is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Folk Art and Modern styles are sought with frequency.

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