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Japanese Massive Vintage over Sized Owl Lighting Lantern, Finest Quality
About the Item
Extraordinary size- Mint Condition- Signed Japan.
Japanese massive over size owl lighting lantern, 12.5 inches tall.
This handsome Japanese quality over sized iron "Owl" lantern is a special find and an authentic old work of art.
It may well be one of only a handful of these enormous scale works of art with rare "extended ear feathers" design- ever crafted and produced. It dates to Showa period.
It is marked JAPAN on its round bottom twist off candle/light access.
Its design is unique . Please note the exaggerated ear feathers, nose, and wide breast feather detail plus its heavily engraved wings. This larger than normal size owl and its prolific perforations allow light to burst out creating an astounding light show. It is an authentic early example and would be a coveted acquisition for your prominent indoor display gallery or outdoor special garden space.
In a convenient portable size, may be suspended from loop or installed on any surface.
Dimensions: 12.5 inches tall to top of loop handle and a plump 7.5 inches wide, heavy weighing in at 7.2 pounds
This handsome lantern would make you an excellent indoor gallery display or become a favorite work of art for your special garden space and will likely become a stellar conversational display for all your friends, family, and community to appreciate.
Possesses an original old muted greenish patina- virtually mint condition, just the way we like to find them.
Provenance: Old American 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. It's a perfect choice for your indoor or outdoor garden space.
Lifetime guarantee of authenticity.
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: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)Width: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
- Style:Showa (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:Mid-20th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:South Burlington, VT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1289238021382
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