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Japan Pair Tall Beautiful Garden Lanterns With Lovely Iris Flowers

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A handsome quality pair (2) of original hand painted sturdy old "Iris, Flowers & Vines" tea garden lanterns in a convenient portable size. May be suspended from loops or installed on any surface using the three sturdy tripod feet on bottoms. Dimensions: Each 15 inches tall to top of loop handle and 11 inches diameter Perfect for indoor or outdoor garden candidates- these are ideal accent sizes for any sun room, deck, or gallery area and/or outdoor tea garden or indoor Zen garden. Old poly chrome handsome blue-green- black paint visible on surfaces - good things from appropriate old age. A beautiful design originally cast by Japanese and Chinese artisans and manufacturers. Provenance: Old American- Asian garden. Many of our customers place tea or 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. We are members of NAJGA - North American Japanese Garden Association 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.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)Diameter: 11 in (27.94 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Showa (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    South Burlington, VT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1289244799452

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