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Japanese Antique Altar Table Lamp Symbolic Of Wish Granting And Good Fortune

$2,400
£1,843.10
€2,112.17
CA$3,378.61
A$3,784.79
CHF 1,972.22
MX$46,166.59
NOK 25,062.38
SEK 23,632.04
DKK 15,764.63

About the Item

Rare Buddhist Antique Altar Lamp- First We've Seen Japanese rare Early Taisho Period Circa 1920's Buddhist temple altar lamp in the shape of the 'hoju' -the sacred buddhist symbol of wish granting and good fortune. This impressive large lamp which once would have housed a candle, has been enhanced with new interior transparent plexiglass and a new electric light for dramatic visual enjoyment. Dimensions: 18 inches high and 12 inches diameter Notice the finely crafted "hoju" canopy and simple but detailed well designed base Hand crafted copper. Dimensions: 18 inches tall and 12 inches diameter Provenance: Old Japanese collection Lifetime guarantee of authenticity: All of our Asian works of art come with our lifetime authenticity guarantee. Japan’s lantern and lamp tradition was originally conceived as entrance lighting and guardians to temples and pagodas and when lit served as an offering to Buddha. Some of the earliest lanterns were carved with Buddhist images on the firebox and usually had compartments for an oil lamp or candle. Later on, they became more secular in nature, and their use evolved as functional and decorative elements in traditional Japanese tea gardens where they served as a spiritual source of light for evening tea ceremonies. Today’s vintage survivors serve as fashionable aesthetic elements in modern day Japanese and Asian inspired gardens. During festivals and ceremonies, rice paper is often cut to fit lantern windows to increase reflection of candles placed inside them. Soon these paper lenses disappear and for one special evening and event, the glow is surreal.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)Diameter: 12 in (30.48 cm)
  • Style:
    Taisho (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Additions or alterations made to the original: New interior plexiglas lining and light source with switch and 72" cord have been added. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    South Burlington, VT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1289245143362

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