Japanese Rare Old "Owl" Lighting Lantern

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Japanese Rare Old "Owl" Lighting Lantern

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From our recent Japanese Acquisitions, a rare bird and the first one of this style we have seen Japan, this handsome quality old "Owl" motif tea lantern is a good find and an authentic old work of art. Coming out of a southern Japanese garden and collection, it is the first of this style we have seen. In a convenient portable size, may be suspended from loops or installed on any surface. Dimensions: 10 inches tall to top of loop handle and 6.5 inches wide. Good garden candidate- this is an ideal accent size for a small outdoor or indoor Zen or Tea garden. Provenance: Old American- Japanese garden. Many of our customers place oil 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, 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.

Details

Of the Period
Taisho
Place of Origin
Japan
Date of Manufacture
Mid-20th Century

Period
Mid-20th Century
Materials and Techniques
Hand-CraftedIron
Condition
Good
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Wear
Wear consistent with age and use.
Dimensions
H 10 in. x W 6.5 in. x D 6 in.H 25.4 cm x W 16.51 cm x D 15.24 cm
Seller Location
Shelburne, VT

Reference Number
LU1289217646922

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