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.

What are Japanese lanterns made of?

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.

What are some different types of Japanese lanterns?

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.

Japanese Owl Lantern

Japanese Censer

Japanese Cast Iron Bird

Lantern Hook

Owl Garden Ornament

Cast Iron Outdoor Wall Sconce

Cast Iron Patio Lanterns

Japanese Bronze Incense

Owl Candle

Cast Iron Owl Garden Lantern, Japan, Mid 20th Century

$1,309

H 9.18 in W 5.12 in D 4.34 in

Cast Iron Owl Garden Lantern, Japan, Mid 20th Century

Located in London, GB

A delightful, whimsical and rare cast iron Japanese garden lantern in the shape of an owl, made in

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments

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Iron

Japanese Rare Oversized Owl Garden Candle Lantern with Antique Chain

$425Sale Price|50% Off

H 12 in W 6 in D 5.5 in

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

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H 12 in Dm 6 in

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

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H 11 in W 6.5 in L 11 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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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Pair of Old "Owl" Lighting Lanterns

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H 11 in W 6.5 in D 6 in

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

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H 5 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in

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

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H 8 in Dm 5 in

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

Materials

Iron

Japanese Big Old "Owl" Electrified Lighting Lantern, 1930s

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H 12 in W 7 in L 12 in

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

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H 5 in W 6 in D 3.5 in

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

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H 13 in W 7.5 in D 6 in

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

Materials

Iron

Japanese Pair Massive Antique over Sized "Owl" Lighting Lanterns

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H 13 in W 7.5 in D 6 in

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

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H 12 in W 7.5 in D 6 in

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

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Hand Cast Pair "Owl" Wall Lanterns, Rare Birds

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H 8 in Dm 4.5 in

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

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H 7 in W 4 in D 4 in

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

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Hand Cast "Owl" Wall Lantern, Hard to Find Design

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H 8 in Dm 4.5 in

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

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H 35.5 in W 12.5 in D 8.75 in

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

Vintage Japanese Owl Lantern

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H 11 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 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

Materials

Iron

Japanese Owl Lantern Outdoor

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H 9.63 in W 5.38 in D 4.63 in

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 Iron Owl Lantern Incense Burner

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H 4 in W 3.5 in D 4 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

Materials

Iron

Japanese Iron Owl Lantern Incense Burner

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H 5 in W 4 in D 4 in

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

Materials

Iron

Japanese Iron Owl Lantern Incense Burner

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H 4.5 in W 3.5 in D 4.5 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

Materials

Iron

Japanese Cast Metal "Owl" Wall Lantern

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H 11 in W 5.75 in D 5.25 in

Japanese Cast Metal "Owl" Wall Lantern

Located in Denton, TX

Vintage cast metal with antique brass finish. This is to be used for candles.

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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Japanese Patinated Iron Owl Lantern Incense Burner

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H 5 in W 4 in D 4 in

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

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H 38 in W 12 in D 9 in

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

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H 12 in W 6 in D 6 in

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

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H 12 in W 6 in D 6 in

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

Materials

Iron

Japanese Genuine Rare Old "Owl" Lighting Lantern Marked JAPAN

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H 12 in W 6 in D 6 in

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

Materials

Iron

Japanese Genuine Rare Old "Owl" Lighting Lantern Marked JAPAN

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H 12 in W 6 in D 6 in

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

Materials

Iron

Japanese Tall Garden Owl Candle Lantern/Incense Burner

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H 7 in W 4 in D 4 in

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

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H 9 in W 8 in D 7.5 in

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

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H 11 in W 6 in D 5 in

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

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H 7.5 in W 5.25 in D 3 in

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

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H 6 in Dm 4 in

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

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H 5 in W 4 in D 4 in

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

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H 5 in W 4 in D 4 in

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

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Gold Gilt Bronze Owl with Original Box

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H 5 in W 4 in D 4 in

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

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Old Hand Cast "Bulging Eyes" Owl Lantern, Rare Find

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H 6.5 in W 5 in D 3.5 in

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

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H 11 in W 6.5 in D 6 in

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

Materials

Iron

Japanese Iron Owl Lantern

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H 5 in W 4 in D 3.5 in

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 Antique Barn Owl Lantern

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H 8 in W 4.5 in D 4 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

Materials

Iron

Japanese Iron Owl Incense Burner Lantern

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H 6 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 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

Materials

Iron

Japanese Rare Old "OWL" Lighting Lantern

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H 6.5 in W 13 in D 6 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

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Owl Lantern Hand Cast

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H 16 in W 10 in D 10 in

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

Materials

Iron

Japanese Rare Old "Owl" Lighting Lantern

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H 11 in W 6.5 in D 6 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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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Rare Old "Owl" Lighting Lantern

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H 11 in W 6.5 in D 6 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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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Rare Old "Owl" Lighting Lantern

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H 10 in W 6.5 in D 6 in

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

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H 6.5 in W 13 in D 6 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

Materials

Iron

Japanese Rare Old "Owl" Lighting Lantern

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H 11 in W 6.5 in D 6 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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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Rare Old "Owl" Lighting Lantern

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H 11 in W 6.5 in D 6 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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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Rare Old "Owl" Lighting Lantern

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H 11 in W 6.5 in D 6 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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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Three Owl Family Lighting Lanterns

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H 5 in Dm 4.25 in

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 Old Big Feet Owl Lantern

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H 4.25 in Dm 3.5 in

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 Iron Owl Lantern Incense Burner

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H 4 in W 3.5 in D 2 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 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Japanese Iron Owl Lantern Incense Burner

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H 5 in W 4 in D 4 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 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Iron Owl Lantern Incense Burner

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H 4 in W 3.5 in D 3 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 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Japanese Pair Hook Nose Owl Lantern Censers

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H 5 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in

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

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H 68 in Dm 5 in

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

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H 11 in W 6.5 in D 6 in

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

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Iron

Japanese Fine Cast Gold Gilt "Owl" Lantern

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H 4 in Dm 3.5 in

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

Materials

Iron

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Japanese Colorful Hand Painted Rooster Garden lighting Lantern

$350Sale Price|76% Off

H 10 in W 8 in D 5.5 in

Japanese Colorful Hand Painted Rooster Garden lighting Lantern

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

Japanese hand crafted and painted rooster garden lighting lantern decorative sculpture

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Garden Ornaments

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Iron

Japanese Big Pair Orchid and Flower Lighting Lanterns

$1,200Sale Price / set|35% Off

H 15 in Dm 13 in

Japanese Big Pair Orchid and Flower Lighting Lanterns

Located in South Burlington, VT

A decorative and functional hard to find pair (2) of handsome old "Orchid Flowers" garden lanterns in a convenient portable size. These rugged hand cast lanterns hand painted in ga...

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20th Century Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure

$117,095

H 240 in W 552 in D 120 in

Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure

Located in London, GB

A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...

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Antique Late 19th Century European Moorish Architectural Elements

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Japanese Iron Pagoda Garden Lantern

$2,950

H 20.5 in Dm 8.75 in

Japanese Iron Pagoda Garden Lantern

Located in New York, NY

Midcentury Japanese cast iron pagoda lantern with lattice fret work hinged door. Bird and bamboo iron cut outs surround pagoda. Beautiful sloped tripod base.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Metalwork

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Iron

Japanese Old Granite Garden House Stone Minka Lantern

$1,500

H 16 in W 16 in D 10 in

Japanese Old Granite Garden House Stone Minka Lantern

Located in South Burlington, VT

Here's a beautiful and unique way to accent your indoor or outdoor garden space with this Minka Farmhouse stone lantern from old Japan! This is a hand carved lantern of one of Jap...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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1950s Japanese Owl Sculptures Brutalist Metalsmith Birds Black Iron like Noguchi

$3,480Sale Price / set|40% Off

H 6 in W 3 in D 3.5 in

1950s Japanese Owl Sculptures Brutalist Metalsmith Birds Black Iron like Noguchi

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Designed by an unknown Japanese craftsman. A pair of heavy welded bookends, minimalist in design and creation. Forged belt of thick metal bent to create a 3D abstract bird form. Some...

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Steel

Japanese Rare Antique Red Kurama Stone Spirit Lantern, One-of-a-Kind

$28,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 60 in W 40 in D 30 in

Japanese Rare Antique Red Kurama Stone Spirit Lantern, One-of-a-Kind

Located in South Burlington, VT

Best In Class Please view our video. From our recent Japanese acquisitions travels. This unusual hard to find old Japanese red kurama stone lantern is known as an Obakedouro "Spir...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Garden Ornaments

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Stone

Antique Large Hand-Carved Garden Stone, 19th Century

$396Sale Price|20% Off

H 4 in W 20 in D 14 in

Antique Large Hand-Carved Garden Stone, 19th Century

Located in South Burlington, VT

An ideal garden ornament, sturdy weather proof planter display base or a rock solid all weather stone base for a special sculpture. From China, comes this large 20.5 inch rectangula...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Chinese Rare Vintage Pair Symbolic Longevity Lighting Lanterns

$1,000Sale Price / set|64% Off

H 12 in W 7 in D 5 in

Chinese Rare Vintage Pair Symbolic Longevity Lighting Lanterns

Located in South Burlington, VT

Rare Pair -first we have seen Unusual find. One pair (2) "Longevity" calligraphy lanterns in the form of human effigies A fine and rare matching pair (2) of large 12 inch tall C...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lanterns

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Japan Set Two Antique Orb Lanterns, Rare Find

$536Sale Price / set|28% Off

H 9 in Dm 9 in

Japan Set Two Antique Orb Lanterns, Rare Find

Located in South Burlington, VT

Unusual Opportunity Hard to find set of two (2) matching modernist round orb lanterns. Japan, a set of hand cast round lanterns coming from a New England garden, Taisho period. ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Patio and Garden Furniture

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Japan Tall Round Garden Lantern Beautiful Orchid Flowers

$360Sale Price|54% Off

H 15 in Dm 11 in

Japan Tall Round Garden Lantern Beautiful Orchid Flowers

Located in South Burlington, VT

A handsome quality tall sturdy old "Orchid Flowers & Vines" tea garden lantern in a convenient portable size. May be suspended from loop or installed on any surface using the three ...

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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Japanese Lucky Horse Shoe Lighting Lantern

$236Sale Price|75% Off

H 11.5 in W 6 in D 6 in

Japanese Lucky Horse Shoe Lighting Lantern

Located in South Burlington, VT

Brilliant Art Deco designed 1930s-1940s "Lucky Horse Shoe " Lantern Japanese handsome hand wrought Art Deco period "Lucky Horse Shoe" motif lantern - the complete ensemble could ...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings

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Japanese Monarch Butterfly Garden Lighting Lantern

$575

H 9 in W 11 in D 5.5 in

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

Japan Large Old Blue Bronze Lantern with Fine Details

$1,480Sale Price|20% Off

H 18 in Dm 16.5 in

Japan Large Old Blue Bronze Lantern with Fine Details

Located in South Burlington, VT

Beautiful Blue Garden Lantern- Only One left in this large size, 18 inches high. Japan, a fine large vintage hand cast bronze Yukimi round top lantern with beautiful details from th...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Large Old Hand Crafted Bronze Electrified Mountain House Lantern

$1,356Sale Price|20% Off

H 18 in W 15 in D 15 in

Japanese Large Old Hand Crafted Bronze Electrified Mountain House Lantern

Located in South Burlington, VT

Special Antique Lighting Emits Glow of Light Japan, a fine large vintage hand crafted lantern with exquisite details from the Showa (1940s) period. May be suspended from its loop...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Antique Pair Pineapple Hand Painted Garden Candle Lanterns

$830 / set

H 10.5 in W 6 in D 5.5 in

Japanese Antique Pair Pineapple Hand Painted Garden Candle Lanterns

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

3-980 Japanese antique pair hand painted pineapple garden candle lanterns

Category

Early 20th Century Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron

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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.

Finding the Right Lighting for You

The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.

Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.

Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat.

Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.

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There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation.

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Questions About Japanese Owl Lantern

What do Japanese lanterns symbolize?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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.
What are Japanese lanterns made of?
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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.
What are some different types of Japanese lanterns?
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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.