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Japanese Spirit Lantern

Japanese Massive Antique Red Granite Spirit Stone Lantern
Japanese Massive Antique Red Granite Spirit Stone Lantern

Japanese Massive Antique Red Granite Spirit Stone Lantern

Located in South Burlington, VT

Suited for a special private, museum, or botanical garden, this monumental 8.5 foot spirit lantern is a one-of-a-kind, best in class treasure from Japan.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Garden Ornaments

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Stone, Granite

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Japanese Antique "Spirit Mountain"  Lantern
Japanese Antique "Spirit Mountain"  Lantern

Japanese Antique "Spirit Mountain" Lantern

Located in South Burlington, VT

Spirit lanterns assembled from natural stones were popular in mountainous areas of Japan and are thought to repel ill spirits via the round firebox or portal.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Garden Ornaments

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Stone

Japanese Large Antique "Spirit Mountain"  Lantern
Japanese Large Antique "Spirit Mountain"  Lantern

Japanese Large Antique "Spirit Mountain" Lantern

Located in South Burlington, VT

Spirit lanterns assembled from natural stones were popular in mountainous areas of Japan and are thought to repel ill spirits via the round firebox or portal.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Garden Ornaments

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Stone

Japanese Fine Stone Spirit Mountain Lantern
Japanese Fine Stone Spirit Mountain Lantern

Japanese Fine Stone Spirit Mountain Lantern

Located in South Burlington, VT

"Spirit" lanterns assembled from natural stones were popular in mountainous areas of Japan and are thought to repel ill spirits via the round firebox or portal.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments

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Stone

Japanese Small Stone Rustic Spirit Lantern, portable
Japanese Small Stone Rustic Spirit Lantern, portable

Japanese Small Stone Rustic Spirit Lantern, portable

Located in South Burlington, VT

History of Spirit lanterns: "Spirit" lanterns assembled from natural stones were popular in mountainous areas of Japan and are thought to repel evil spirits via the round firebox or ...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Japanese Rare Green Stone Spirit Mountain Lantern
Japanese Rare Green Stone Spirit Mountain Lantern

Japanese Rare Green Stone Spirit Mountain Lantern

Located in South Burlington, VT

For your special garden- a rare green stone spirit lantern -one of a kind Here's a beautiful and unique way to accent your indoor or outdoor garden space with this rare treasure fro...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments

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Stone

Japanese Unusual Small Stone Spirit Lantern 28 Inches , portable
Japanese Unusual Small Stone Spirit Lantern 28 Inches , portable

Japanese Unusual Small Stone Spirit Lantern 28 Inches , portable

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent Japanese acquisitions Japan, an unusual and handsome red black stone spirit lantern in a mountain style and measuring: 28 inches high and 18 inches wide at bottom, t...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Japan Natural Stone Spirit Lantern Hand-Carved Natural Boulders
Japan Natural Stone Spirit Lantern Hand-Carved Natural Boulders

Japan Natural Stone Spirit Lantern Hand-Carved Natural Boulders

Located in South Burlington, VT

History of Spirit lanterns: Stone lanterns, Ishidoro were introduced to Japan via Korea and China in the sixth century AD.

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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Showa Garden Ornaments

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Stone

Japanese Green "Shikoku" Stone Spirit Lantern, One of a Kind Masterwork
Japanese Green "Shikoku" Stone Spirit Lantern, One of a Kind Masterwork

Japanese Green "Shikoku" Stone Spirit Lantern, One of a Kind Masterwork

Located in South Burlington, VT

Finally "spirit" lanterns assembled from natural stones were popular in moutainous areas of Japan and are thought to repel ill spirits via the round firebox/portal.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stone, Granite

Japanese Antique Stone "Tea Garden" Spirit Lantern, One-of-a-Kind
Japanese Antique Stone "Tea Garden" Spirit Lantern, One-of-a-Kind

Japanese Antique Stone "Tea Garden" Spirit Lantern, One-of-a-Kind

Located in South Burlington, VT

Finally "spirit" lanterns assembled from natural stones were popular in mountainous areas of Japan and are thought to repel ill spirits via the round firebox/portal.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stone

Japanese Antique Stone "Tea Garden" Spirit Lantern, One-of-a-Kind
Japanese Antique Stone "Tea Garden" Spirit Lantern, One-of-a-Kind

Japanese Antique Stone "Tea Garden" Spirit Lantern, One-of-a-Kind

Located in South Burlington, VT

Finally "spirit" lanterns assembled from natural stones were popular in mountainous areas of Japan and are thought to repel ill spirits via the round firebox/portal.  

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Garden Ornaments

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Stone

Japanese Old "Red Kurama" Stone Spirit Lantern- One-of-a-Kind
Japanese Old "Red Kurama" Stone Spirit Lantern- One-of-a-Kind

Japanese Old "Red Kurama" Stone Spirit Lantern- One-of-a-Kind

Located in South Burlington, VT

From an old Nagoya garden comes this authentic, handsome and hard to find Japanese Obakedouro “Spirit Lantern,” crafted from red kurama granite, 70?

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Garden Ornaments

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Stone, Granite

Japan Pair of "Spirit Mountain" Stone Lanterns Hand Carved Organic Natural Style
Japan Pair of "Spirit Mountain" Stone Lanterns Hand Carved Organic Natural Style

Japan Pair of "Spirit Mountain" Stone Lanterns Hand Carved Organic Natural Style

Located in South Burlington, VT

From an old Japanese Nagoya garden comes this unusual pair of authentic hand carved and hard to find spirit mountain style stone lanterns, 32 inches; high and 20 inches wide at top, ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

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

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

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent Japanese acquisitions travels. This old 19th century Japanese stone spirit lantern was hand carved around 125-150 years ago.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Garden Ornaments

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Stone

Japan Lantern- Hard to Find Antique "Spirit" Elegant Size Indoor or Outdoors
Japan Lantern- Hard to Find Antique "Spirit" Elegant Size Indoor or Outdoors

Japan Lantern- Hard to Find Antique "Spirit" Elegant Size Indoor or Outdoors

Located in South Burlington, VT

Finally "spirit" lanterns assembled from natural stones were popular in moutainous areas of Japan and are thought to repel ill spirits via the round firebox/portal.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Garden Ornaments

Materials

Granite, Stone

Japan Rare Green Stone "Spirit Mountain" Lantern, Hand Carved One-of-a-Kind
Japan Rare Green Stone "Spirit Mountain" Lantern, Hand Carved One-of-a-Kind

Japan Rare Green Stone "Spirit Mountain" Lantern, Hand Carved One-of-a-Kind

Located in South Burlington, VT

From an old Japanese Nagoya garden comes this unusual hand carved green stone "spirit" lantern 40 inches; high and 20 inches wide at top, four pieces.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Japanese Large Antique "Spirit Mountain"  Garden Lantern
Japanese Large Antique "Spirit Mountain"  Garden Lantern

Japanese Large Antique "Spirit Mountain" Garden Lantern

Located in South Burlington, VT

Spirit lanterns assembled from natural stones were popular in mountainous areas of Japan and are thought to repel ill spirits via the round firebox or portal.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Garden Ornaments

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Stone

Japanese Beautiful Tall Antique "Spirit Mountain"  Stone Lantern
Japanese Beautiful Tall Antique "Spirit Mountain"  Stone Lantern

Japanese Beautiful Tall Antique "Spirit Mountain" Stone Lantern

Located in South Burlington, VT

Spirit lanterns assembled from natural stones were popular in mountainous areas of Japan and are thought to channel spirits via the round firebox or portal.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Garden Ornaments

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Stone

Japanese Dramatic Tall Antique "Spirit Mountain"  Stone Lantern
Japanese Dramatic Tall Antique "Spirit Mountain"  Stone Lantern

Japanese Dramatic Tall Antique "Spirit Mountain" Stone Lantern

Located in South Burlington, VT

Spirit lanterns assembled from natural stones were popular in mountainous areas of Japan and are thought to channel spirits via the round firebox or portal.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stone

Japan Antique Lantern "Spirit Mountain" Hand carved Organic Natural Style
Japan Antique Lantern "Spirit Mountain" Hand carved Organic Natural Style

Japan Antique Lantern "Spirit Mountain" Hand carved Organic Natural Style

Located in South Burlington, VT

Here's a beautiful and unique way to accent your indoor or outdoor garden space with this rare treasure from Japan . From an old Japanese Nagoya garden comes this authentic hand car...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture

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Stone

Japan "Spirit Mountain" Stone Lantern Hand-Carved Organic Natural Style
Japan "Spirit Mountain" Stone Lantern Hand-Carved Organic Natural Style

Japan "Spirit Mountain" Stone Lantern Hand-Carved Organic Natural Style

Located in South Burlington, VT

From an old Japanese Nagoya garden comes this unusual authentic hand-carved and hard to find spirit mountain style stone lantern, 32 inches; high and 20 inches wide at top, four piec...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stone

Japan "Spirit Mountain" Stone Lantern Hand Carved Organic Natural Style
Japan "Spirit Mountain" Stone Lantern Hand Carved Organic Natural Style

Japan "Spirit Mountain" Stone Lantern Hand Carved Organic Natural Style

Located in South Burlington, VT

Upon request, we will include one complimentary bottle to get you started. From an old Japanese Nagoya garden comes this unusual authentic hand carved and hard to find spirit mount...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Japanese Antique Lantern "Spirit Mountain" Hand-Carved Organic Natural Style
Japanese Antique Lantern "Spirit Mountain" Hand-Carved Organic Natural Style

Japanese Antique Lantern "Spirit Mountain" Hand-Carved Organic Natural Style

Located in South Burlington, VT

Spirit lanterns assembled from natural stones were popular in mountainous areas of Japan and are thought to repel ill spirits via the round firebox/portal.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stone

Japan "Spirit Mountain" Stone Lantern Hand Carved Organic Natural Style
Japan "Spirit Mountain" Stone Lantern Hand Carved Organic Natural Style

Japan "Spirit Mountain" Stone Lantern Hand Carved Organic Natural Style

Located in South Burlington, VT

From an old Japanese Nagoya garden comes this unusual authentic hand carved and hard to find spirit mountain style stone lantern, 30 inches; high and 28 inches wide at top, four piec...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Planters and Jardinieres

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Stone

Japan Natural Stone Spirit Lantern Hand-Carved Natural Boulders
Japan Natural Stone Spirit Lantern Hand-Carved Natural Boulders

Japan Natural Stone Spirit Lantern Hand-Carved Natural Boulders

Located in South Burlington, VT

Dimensions: 30 inches tall and 16 inches diameter A simple yet hard to find size suited for your special garden. History of Spirit lanterns: Stone lanterns, Ishidoro were introduc...

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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Showa Garden Ornaments

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Stone

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

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

Japanese Stone Lantern Organic, Deep Red Color, Spirit Style Indoor or Outdoor
Japanese Stone Lantern Organic, Deep Red Color, Spirit Style Indoor or Outdoor

Japanese Stone Lantern Organic, Deep Red Color, Spirit Style Indoor or Outdoor

Located in South Burlington, VT

Finally "spirit" lanterns assembled from natural stones were popular in moutainous areas of Japan and are thought to repel ill spirits via the round firebox/portal.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Planters and Jardinieres

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Stone

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Japanese Tall Antique Electrified Temple Lantern With Fine Details

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Japanese Spirit Lantern For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Japanese spirit lantern for your home. Frequently made of stone and granite, every Japanese spirit lantern was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the Japanese spirit lantern you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A Japanese spirit lantern is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Japanese Spirit Lantern?

A Japanese spirit lantern can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,850, while the lowest priced sells for $1,488 and the highest can go for as much as $38,500.

Finding the Right Garden-ornaments for You

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In ancient civilizations, garden ornaments and statues were symbolic of religious devotion, conveyed wealth and social class, and eventually were used primarily as decoration. Today, the addition of antique garden ornaments can still elevate garden decor and help personalize an outdoor entertaining area. Finding the right decorative elements and deciding where to integrate them can greatly enhance the visual impact of your home’s exterior and transform your landscape design.

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