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Japanese Big Pair Orchid and Flower Lighting Lanterns

About the Item

A decorative and functional hard to find pair (2) of handsome old "Orchid Flowers" garden lanterns in a convenient portable size. These rugged hand cast lanterns hand painted in garden green and black colors will not only handsomely display well in your daytime garden but radiate and glow at night from all directions! (photo). May be suspended from loops or installed on any surface using the three sturdy tripod feet. Dimensions: each is 15 inches tall to top of loop handle and 11 inches diameter, each two pieces. Perfect for indoor or outdoor gardens- these are ideal accent sizes for any sun room, deck, or gallery area or are especially attractive in outdoor gardens. Provenance: Old American Asian garden. Many of our customers place LED or candles inside the main section making a romantic and enjoyable decorative accent for entertaining friends and family. They are a perfect choice for your indoor or outdoor garden spaces. 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.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)Diameter: 13 in (33.02 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Showa (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    South Burlington, VT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1289228685302

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