Japanese Old Hand Painted Swimming Mallard Duck Lighting Lantern

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About the Item

From our recent Japanese acquisitions, a superb example An exceptional sculpture with beautiful original hand painting-one of a pair currently available. And just look at it sparkle at night ! Japan, this handsome quality old "Mallard Swimming Duck Decoy" motif iron garden lantern is hard to find in its original condition and with handsome traces of its old hand painting- appropriate to its old age . It is a guaranteed authentic old work of art. Pair available currently Created to original eponymous master craftsmanship standards, this wonderful duck will be highly coveted in years ahead. Many of our customers place LED or candles or tea lights inside the bottom of the main section making a romantic and enjoyable decorative accent for entertaining friends and family. In a convenient portable size, it may be suspended from its loop or installed on any surface. Dimensions: 9 inches tall to top of head and 12.5 inches wide. Good garden candidate with attractive remnants of their original hand painted surfaces. It is an ideal accent size for your favorite indoor space, or for outdoor garden display. Provenance: Old American, Japanese garden. An excellent choice for your indoor or outdoor garden spaces. An authentic old example. 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: 9 in (22.86 cm)Width: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)Depth: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)
Style:
Showa (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Iron,Cast,Hand-Painted
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: LU1289226996482

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