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Japanese Owl Lantern

Japanese Owl Lantern Outdoor
Located in New York, NY
A substantial vintage outdoor garden (or indoors) Japanese owl candle lantern made of blackened
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Lanterns

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Iron

Japanese Owl Lantern Outdoor
Japanese Owl Lantern Outdoor
H 9.63 in W 5.38 in D 4.63 in
Japanese Iron Owl Incense Burner Lantern
Located in San Diego, CA
incense, small lantern, or candle holder. Japan. 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Metalwork

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Iron

Japanese Rare Oversized Owl Garden Candle Lantern with Antique Chain
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-992 Rare tall Japanese owl garden candle lantern supplied with antique chain for hanging.
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Mid-20th Century Garden Ornaments

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Iron

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Japanese Genuine Signed Pair Old Owl Lighting Lanterns, Hard to Find
Located in South Burlington, VT
Genuine signed Japan owl lanterns Hard to find pair (2) of Japanese owl lighting lanterns
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments

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Iron

Japanese Rare Old "Owl" Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese Acquisitions, a rare bird Japan, this handsome quality old "Owl" motif
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Pair of Old "Owl" Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
Hard to find pair (2) Japanese handsome quality old "Owl" motif tea lanterns are authentic old
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Hook Nose Owl Folk Art Lantern Censer
Located in South Burlington, VT
Hard to find whimsical Owl "Hook Nose" Censer Lantern, signed Japan. This handsome Japanese
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Hand Cast "Owl" Wall Lantern, Rare Bird
Located in South Burlington, VT
Hard to find wall lantern with oconic owl motif From our recent Japanese acquisitions in
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Big Old "Owl" Electrified Lighting Lantern, 1930s
Located in South Burlington, VT
handsome quality large old "Owl" motif tea lantern is an authentic old work of art that was originally
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Old Pair Nesting Owl Garden Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
) of old "nesting owl" motif iron tea lanterns are a good find and authentic old works of art. It is
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Pair Massive Vintage over Sized Owl Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
) massive over size owl lighting lanterns, 13 inches tall. This handsome pair Japanese quality over sized
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Pair Massive Antique over Sized "Owl" Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
size antique owl lighting lanterns, 13 inches tall This handsome pair Japanese quality over sized
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Old Massive Over Sized Hook Nose Owl Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
Hard To Find Design - Extraordinary Craftsmanship Japanese massive over size hook nose owl, 12
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Antique Hand Cast Pair "Owl" Wall Lanterns, Rare Birds
Located in South Burlington, VT
attractive and sturdy antique pair wall lanterns with an "Owl" motif. Found from a Japanese American tea
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Pair Old Family Gilt Standing "Wise Old Owls" Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese pair adult and offspring gilt owls. Japan, a rare pair of old, attractive and sturdy
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Antique Hand Cast "Owl" Wall Lantern, Hard to Find Design
Located in South Burlington, VT
attractive and sturdy antique wall lantern with an "Owl" motif. Found from a Japanese American tea garden
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Mid-Century Gilt Owl Lantern
Located in Bridgeport, CT
lantern gives a tremendous design punch, is very well made, and is embossed "Japan" inside the removable
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Mid-Century Gilt Owl Lantern
Mid-Century Gilt Owl Lantern
H 35.5 in W 12.5 in D 8.75 in
Vintage Japanese Owl Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Japanese owl candle lantern made of blackened iron. Lantern holds a votive candle within
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20th Century Japanese Lanterns

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Iron

Vintage Japanese Owl Lantern
Vintage Japanese Owl Lantern
H 11 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
Japanese Iron Owl Lantern Incense Burner
Located in San Diego, CA
Midcentury iron owl sculpture with a nice applied patina. Removable top for use as a lantern with a
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

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Iron

Japanese Iron Owl Lantern Incense Burner
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-century iron owl sculpture with a nice applied patina. Removable top for use as a lantern with
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

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Iron

Japanese Iron Owl Lantern Incense Burner
Located in San Diego, CA
Midcentury iron owl sculpture with a nice applied patina. Removable top for use as a lantern with a
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

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Iron

Japanese Patinated Iron Owl Lantern Incense Burner
Located in San Diego, CA
lantern with a small candle or perhaps for burning incense, Japan, 1950s.
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

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Iron

Japanese Monumental Owl Tree Garden Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
First we have seen- signed Japan An early Japanese hard to find natural cast "Owl Tree" form
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Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Lanterns

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Iron

Japanese Rare Tall Old "Owl" Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese Acquisitions, a rare bird Japan, this handsome quality old "Owl" motif
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Lanterns

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Iron

Japanese Genuine Rare Old "Owl" Lighting Lantern Marked JAPAN
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese Acquisitions, a rare bird Japan, this handsome quality old "Owl" motif
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Lanterns

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Iron

Japanese Genuine Rare Old "Owl" Lighting Lantern Marked JAPAN
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese Acquisitions, a rare bird Japan, this handsome quality old "Owl" motif
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Lanterns

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Iron

Japanese Genuine Rare Old "Owl" Lighting Lantern Marked JAPAN
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese Acquisitions, a rare bird Japan, this handsome quality old "Owl" motif
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Lanterns

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Iron

Japanese Tall Garden Owl Candle Lantern/Incense Burner
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-821 Japanese tall hand cast garden owl candle lantern / incense burner. Retains it original
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Lanterns

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Iron

Japanese Owl Garden Lighting Lantern with Antique Chain
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-1013 Japanese oversized owl garden candle lantern with antique chain marked Japan on bottom.
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Lanterns

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Iron

Japanese Cast Iron Nambu Owl Hanging Lantern 1960s
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylized cast iron owl sculpture from Japan. Holds one candle. Nice patina throughout. Stamped
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

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Iron

Japanese Wall Hung/Chain Hung Owl Candle Garden Lantern, circa 1930s
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
8-978 Japanese owl cast iron wall hung /chain hung garden candle lantern sculpture, circa 1930s
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Vintage 1930s Japanese Lanterns

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Iron

Japanese Vintage Hand Cast "Owl" Lantern, Rare Find
Located in South Burlington, VT
the original "Japan" label and old felt pads on its base. NEW made Japanese owl lanterns command as
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Gold Gilt Bronze Owl, Fine Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
. Signature on display plaque and box. Provenance: Private Otsu collection The Japanese name for owl is
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lanterns

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Bronze

Japanese Gold Gilt Bronze Owl with Original Box
Located in South Burlington, VT
display plaque and box. Provenance: Private Otsu collection The Japanese name for owl is Fukuro
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lanterns

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Bronze

Japanese Gold Gilt Bronze Owl with Original Box
Located in South Burlington, VT
display plaque and box. Provenance: private Otsu collection The Japanese name for owl is Fukuro
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lanterns

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Bronze

Japanese Old Hand Cast "Bulging Eyes" Owl Lantern, Rare Find
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, an attractive antique and sturdy hand cast lantern with a handsome expressive "Bulging Eyed Owl
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Rare Tall Green "Owl" Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
bursts from its pierced perforations! NEW made Japanese owl lanterns command as much as $1400 today
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Iron Owl Lantern
Located in San Diego, CA
Iron owl sculpture with a nice applied patina. Removable top for use as a lantern or perhaps for
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Japanese Iron Owl Lantern
Japanese Iron Owl Lantern
H 5 in W 4 in D 3.5 in
Japanese Antique Barn Owl Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
Plump Barn owl lantern- first we've seen Japanese old vintage barn owl lighting lantern just 8
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Antique Barn Owl Lantern
Japanese Antique Barn Owl Lantern
H 8 in W 4.5 in D 4 in
Japanese Rare Old "OWL" Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese Acquisitions, a rare bird Japan, this handsome quality old "Owl" motif
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Antique Owl Lantern Hand Cast
Located in South Burlington, VT
lantern with a rare motif of an owl displayed on one side and an auspicious bat on the opposite side. The
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Rare Old "Owl" Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese Acquisitions, a rare bird Japan, this handsome quality old "Owl" motif
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Rare Old "Owl" Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese Acquisitions, a rare bird Japan, this handsome quality old "Owl" motif
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Rare Old "Owl" Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese Acquisitions, a rare bird Japan, this handsome quality old "Owl" motif
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Rare Old "Owl" Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese Acquisitions, a rare bird Japan, this handsome quality old "Owl" motif
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Rare Old "Owl" Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, this handsome quality old "Owl" motif tea lantern is a good find and an authentic old work of art
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Architectural Elements

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Iron

Japanese Rare Old "OWL" Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese Acquisitions, a rare bird Japan, this handsome quality old "Owl" motif
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Rare Old "Owl" Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese Acquisitions, a rare bird Japan, this handsome quality old "Owl" motif
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Old Big Feet Owl Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
feet. Japan, an attractive and sturdy personal sized antique lantern and censer with an "Owl" motif
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Three Owl Family Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
two pieces Japan, attractive and sturdy personal sized "Wise Old Owl" motif fun works of art
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Iron Owl Lantern Incense Burner
Located in San Diego, CA
Midcentury iron owl sculpture with a nice applied patina. Removable top for use as a lantern with a
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Japanese Iron Owl Lantern Incense Burner
Located in San Diego, CA
Midcentury iron owl sculpture with a nice applied patina. Removable top for use as a lantern with a
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Iron Owl Lantern Incense Burner
Located in San Diego, CA
Midcentury iron owl sculpture with a nice applied patina. Removable top for use as a lantern with a
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Pair Hook Nose Owl Lantern Censers
Located in South Burlington, VT
Hard to find pair whimsical Owl "Hook Nose" Censers and Lanterns This handsome Japanese quality
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Hand Cast "Owl" Lantern, Original Chain
Located in South Burlington, VT
attractive and sturdy antique lantern with an "Owl" motif And with its original 60" long chain. Found
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Rare Tall Old "Owl" Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese Acquisitions, a rare bird Japan, this handsome quality old "Owl" motif
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Fine Cast Gold Gilt "Owl" Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
and sturdy antique lantern with an "Owl" motif. Found from a Japanese American tea garden. Fine
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Hand Cast Gold Gilt "Owl" Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
and sturdy antique lantern with an "Owl" motif. Found from a Japanese American tea garden. Fine
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Hand Cast "Owl" Lantern, Rare Find
Located in South Burlington, VT
attractive and sturdy antique lantern with an "Owl" motif. Found from a Japanese American tea garden
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Large Pair Cast Gilt "Owl" Lanterns, Signed Japan
Located in South Burlington, VT
lanterns with an "Owl" motif. Found from a Japanese American tea garden. Fine original used garden
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Pair Antique Gilt Standing Owl Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
, attractive and sturdy antique two section lanterns with handsome iconic expressive "Watchful Owl" motifs
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Old Cast Gilt Personal "Owl" Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
sized antique lantern and censer with a marvelous "Owl" motif. Found from a Japanese American tea
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Pair Owl and Bird Garden Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
scale owl and a companion blue bird- both hard to find original lanterns and ...... just look at them
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments

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Iron

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Located in South Burlington, VT
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Japanese Owl Lantern For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Japanese owl lantern for your home. Each Japanese owl lantern for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and bronze. There are many kinds of the Japanese owl lantern you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right Japanese owl lantern, those designed in Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Japanese Owl Lantern?

Prices for a Japanese owl lantern start at $150 and top out at $2,400 with the average selling for $750.
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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
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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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The various types of Japanese lanterns have different purposes and meanings. Chōchin refers to the traditional paper-covered lanterns which are designed to hang from a hook or pole. Tsuridourou are oil lanterns that hang from the ceiling, and are usually only seen in temples. Ishidourou are made of granite and can be found in gardens and temples, and are only used in special celebrations. You’ll find a collection of Japanese lanterns from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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