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    Located in South Burlington, VT
    From our recent Japanese acquisitions in original condition Japan, an attractive and sturdy lantern, with a seldom seen double winged "Dragonfly" motif on all four sides of the fire box. The original dark patina is indicative of its age- and is just the way we like to find them. In Japanese Culture Dragonfly (Tombo) is known as the "victory insect", or kachimushi, because of its hunting prowess and also because it is known to never retreat. This intriguing lantern is accompanied by two whimsical "monkey...
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    First we've seen A great multi legged "cricket" lighting lantern- first we've seen this style. This handsome Japanese hand painted quality lantern is a special find and an authent...
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  • Japanese Large Hand Cast Prize Holstein Cow Lantern, Rare Find
    Located in South Burlington, VT
    From our recent Japanese acquisitions in original condition First we have seen Japan, a magnificent original large black and white holstein prized cow in the form of an antique lan...
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  • Hard to Find Japanese "Butterfly and Tree" Hand Cast Garden Lantern
    Located in South Burlington, VT
    From our recent Japanese acquisitions in original condition- first we've seen Japan, an attractive and sturdy lantern with a unique "Butterfly and Tree" motif on each side of the ...
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  • Japanese Lovely Old Petite Yukimi Garden Lantern
    Located in South Burlington, VT
    Unusual find- A first In this simple yet handsome Yukimi "snow" lantern - petite size- and uncommon motif Unique "double cloud" firebox design. Japan, this handsome quality ol...
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  • Japanese Old Five Roofed Pagoda Lighting Lantern
    Located in South Burlington, VT
    This rare lantern is a spiritual representation of five earthly and celestial elements. And the brilliant night light which bursts from its pierced side panel is fantastic. The scul...
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