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Japanese Pair Old Vintage Jumping Fish Lighting Lanterns

About the Item

Fishing friends delight This unusual pair (2) of Jumping Trout or Bass fish themed hand painted iron garden lanterns is the first pair of this design we have seen. Sturdily crafted, they boast jumping fish on all four sides and were well designed In a convenient and colorful portable size. Much of the original and attractive hand painted poly chrome paint remains. They may be suspended from their loops or installed on any surface. A convenient door on each lantern comfortably opens to allow you to insert your favorite lighting device such as an led candle. Dimensions: 13 inches tall to top of loop and 4.5 inches wide Good garden candidates- these are ideal accent sizes for a small outdoor or indoor Zen or Tea garden. Provenance: Old American-Japanese garden. Many of our customers place led candles or tea lights 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. 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, toro 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: 13 in (33.02 cm)Width: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)Depth: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)

Sold As:

Set of 2

Style:

Showa (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Iron,Hand-Crafted,Hand-Painted

Place of Origin:

Japan

Period:

20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

20th Century

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

South Burlington, VT

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU1289226227052

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