Japanese Fine Old Lantern

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Japanese Fine Old Lantern

About the Item

Japan, an unusual and handsome large handcrafted iron lantern with unusually simple lines and fine details. This is the first of this style we have seen in over fifteen years of dealing with fine Japanese garden ornaments. Dimensions: 12 inches tall and 11 inches wide Period: Taisho period (1912-1926). Quality: Crafted from heavy iron with cut-out moon phases by Japanese specialized artisans over 90 years ago. Good garden candidate- this is an ideal accent size for a small outdoor or indoor Zen garden. Only one. Provenance: Old Japanese Southern collection. Many of our customers place oil candles inside the main section making a romantic and enjoyable decorative accent for entertaining friends and family. It's a perfect choice for your indoor or outdoor garden space. Lifetime guarantee of authenticity: All of our Asian works of art come with our Lifetime Authenticity Guarantee. History of Japanese lanterns: In Japan a to¯ro¯ (lantern) is a traditional lantern made of stone, wood, or metal. Like many other elements of Japanese traditional architecture, it originated in China. In Japan, to¯ro¯ were originally used only in Buddhist temples, where they lined and illuminated paths and lighted lanterns were then considered an offering. In its complete, original form the lantern represents five elements of Buddhist cosmology: Bottom touching the ground, represents chi, the earth, the next section represents sui, or water, ka or fire, is represented by the section encasing the lantern's light or flame, while fu¯ (air) and ku¯ (void or spirit) are represented by the last two sections, top-most and pointing towards the sky. These last two sections express the IDEA that after death our physical bodies will go back to their original, elemental form. Yukimi-do¯ro¯ (?????) or legged lanterns have as a base not a post but curved legs and a wide umbrella with a finial. Relatively low, they are used exclusively in gardens and the traditional placement is near water. The umbrella can be round or have from three to eight sides, while the fire box is usually hexagonal. "Yu" loosley translated means water reflection. It was probably developed during the Momoyama period, but the oldest extant examples, found at the Katsura Villa in Kyoto, go back only to the early Edo period (17th century).

Dimensions:
Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)Width: 11 in (27.94 cm)Depth: 11 in (27.94 cm)
Style:
Taisho (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Iron,Hand-Crafted
Place of Origin:
Japan
Period:
Early 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1920
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
South Burlington, VT
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU128927602003