Japan Pair Birds of a Feather Garden Lighting Lanterns

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Japan Pair Birds of a Feather Garden Lighting Lanterns

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From our recent Japanese acquisitions First pair we have seen A pair (2) wonderful large scale "Birds of a Feather" original lanterns in original paint. These rare lanterns are handsomely rendered in blue, black, red, and white, hand painted colors. They are the only pair we have seen in over ten years of handling hundreds of Japanese lanterns. In addition to their unique shapes, they are finely detailed with painted feathers, heads, tails, and beaks realistically executed. Excellent garden and collector works of art. May be comfortably placed in favorite indoor or outdoor space upon a favorite table or garden surface. Good old examples dating to the 1950s-1970s. Round candle plugs on bottoms maybe easily removed to insert your favorite lighting device. Dimensions: Each is 7 inches tall and 11 inches wide and 5 inches deep. Good garden candidate, these are ideal accent sizes for a indoor display or outdoor garden. Only one pair. Lifetime guarantee of authenticity. History of Japanese lanterns: In Japan a toro¯ (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: 7 in (17.78 cm)Width: 11 in (27.94 cm)Depth: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 2
Materials and Techniques:
Iron,Cast,Hand-Painted
Place of Origin:
Japan
Period:
Mid-20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1950
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
South Burlington, VT
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1289225861562

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