Japanese Antique Art Nouveau "Dragonfly" Lantern, Rare Find

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Japanese Antique Art Nouveau "Dragonfly" Lantern, Rare Find

About the Item

From our recent Japanese acquisitions in original condition Seldom found Japan, an attractive and sturdy antique slim Art Nouveau motif lantern with a charming dragonfly motif, in original enameled paint. Found from an American tea garden. Fine original used garden condition with original patina appropriate to its age, no repairs or missing pieces Heavy quality capable of handling inclement weather conditions. May be displayed on base or suspended from loop handle Dimensions: 14 inches tall and 5 inches wide An unusual opportunity to own an attractive scarcer style authentic lantern from old Japan. Quality: Good heavy craftsmanship by Japanese specialized artisans Only one. Provenance: Old Japanese American 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. About Art Nouveau: Art Nouveau is an International style of art, architecture and applied art, especially decorative arts, known in different languages by different names: Jugendstil in German, Stile Liberty in Italian, Modernisme in Catalan, etc. In English it is also known as the Modern Style (not to be confused with Modernism and Modern architecture). The style was most popular between 1890 and 1910. It was a reaction against the academic art, eclecticism and historicism of 19th century architecture and decoration. It was often inspired by natural forms such as the sinuous curves of plants and flowers. Other characteristics of Art Nouveau: sense of dynamism and movement, often given by asymmetry or "whiplash" curves, and the use of modern materials, particularly iron, glass, ceramics and later concrete, to create unusual forms.

Dimensions:
Height: 14 in (35.56 cm)Diameter: 5 in (12.7 cm)
Style:
Art Nouveau (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Iron,Enameled,Hand-Crafted
Place of Origin:
Japan
Period:
Early 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1915
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
South Burlington, VT
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1289216728621