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Tall Old Light House Lantern Hand Painted Red, White, and Blue

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SEE THIS AND OUR GARDEN ART EXHIBITION IN NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND UNTIL OCTOBER 10, 2022 Light house lovers delight. Original hand painted colors of red, white, and blue This unusual "Light house" themed garden lantern is a wonderful nautical memento. Heavily hand cast, sturdily crafted and built upon a well detailed door entry base shown, it was cast in a convenient portable size and displays its original attractive colors and patina. It's top light house cavity conveniently opens to insert your own LED light or candle. Additionally, the base is available to insert additional larger size LED lights or candles. Dimensions: 17 inches tall and 6 inches wide Good garden candidates- these are ideal accent sizes for your indoor gallery display or favorite outdoor garden space. Provenance: Old American/ Japanese garden. Many of our customers place LED lights or candles inside the main bottom and top sections 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. We are members of NAJGA North American Japanese Garden Association. 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: 17 in (43.18 cm)Diameter: 6 in (15.24 cm)
  • Style:
    Showa (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Mid-20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    South Burlington, VT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1289230007632

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