Japanese Rare Old Vintage Baby Puffer Fish Lighting Lantern

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Japanese Rare Old Vintage Baby Puffer Fish Lighting Lantern

About the Item

From our recent Japanese acquisitions, a Baby fish Japan, this handsome quality old "Baby Puffer fish" motif iron garden lantern is a rare find especially in this wonderful smaller size of 5 inches long, and an authentic old work of art. Its smooth surfaces survive in a particularly pleasing rustic tone. Just view the bottom band of nautical shell like ornaments. And look at it sparkle at night ! Created to original eponymous master craftsmanship standards, this wonderful fish lantern will be highly coveted in years ahead. You may place your lighting device such as a LED light or candle inside the round cap and receptacle which is comfortably accessed through the bottom. This hard to find rare small scale fish dates to early part of the 20th century. In a convenient portable size, may be suspended from loop or installed on any surface. Dimensions: 5 inches tall to top of suspension loop and 5 inches wide. Good garden candidate with attractive old patina. This fish is an ideal accent size for your favorite indoor display, or for your special outdoor garden space. Provenance: Old American, Japanese garden. Many of our customers place LED lights 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: 5 in (12.7 cm)Width: 5 in (12.7 cm)Depth: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Style:
Showa (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Iron,Cast
Place of Origin:
Japan
Period:
Mid-20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
Mid-20th Century
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
South Burlington, VT
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1289227990892