Japan Large Garden Cart Lighting Lantern Children & Foo Lion

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About the Item

A rare complete "Garden Cart" lantern -hard to find original that emits brilliant night light Signed Toyo (Japan) on bottom of center section firebox Brilliantly designed and a handsome lantern to admire at night Japan, this handsome quality old style "garden cart" iron garden lantern is an exceptionally rare find and an authentic old work of Japanese art. It comes complete with all its three (3) pieces entirely in tact: base wheeled cart supported by two children; the mid section firebox or planter, and the top finial in form of a Japanese foo lion, "komainu". Its excellent condition makes this an especially desireable decorative accent to add to your indoor display or favorite outdoor space. Created to original eponymous master craftsmanship standards, this exceptional lantern is an especially hard to find style -especially in its complete three piece form- and will be highly coveted in years ahead. Many of our customers may conveniently place LED or candles inside the bottom of the center section making a romantic and enjoyable decorative accent for entertaining friends and family. Additionally it may double as a handsome planter for your special flowers or vines. Substantial Dimensions: 14 inches tall and 13 inches wide, three pieces Good indoor or garden candidate with attractive and prolific pierced perforations that burst with shining light at night. e. Provenance: Old American- Japanese collection. An excellent choice for your indoor or outdoor garden spaces. 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: 14 in (35.56 cm)Width: 13 in (33.02 cm)Depth: 8 in (20.32 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 3
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: LU1289227849332

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