Japanese Fine Massive Old Garden Tree Lantern

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Japanese Fine Massive Old Garden Tree Lantern

About the Item

Massive & solid 36" tall size - first we have seen. An early harder to find Japanese antique natural "Tree" form lantern, "Koboku-Toro" with fine handcrafted details including a timbered roof, lucky bamboo themed fire box side panels, and a naturalistic tree root base. circa 1940. This is the largest and earliest example of this style we have seen in over fifteen years of dealing with fine Japanese garden ornaments. It is hand cast in solid iron and displays a beautiful patina. Dimensions: 36 inches tall and 13.5 inches wide, 2 pieces Period: An antique original from the late Taisho period, 1925. Quality: Crafted from heavy iron with naturalistic cut-out tree trunk design by Japanese specialized artisans about 100 years ago. Sturdy and stabile. Weathered surfaces with remnants black finish appropriate to its decades old age just the way we like to find them. Only one. Provenance: Old Japanese American garden Many of our customers may place LED or candles inside the main section accessed through the convenient trellice door on the firebox- a romantic and enjoyable decorative accent for entertaining friends and family or add or replace electrical modifications inside the firebox. It's a perfect choice for your indoor or outdoor garden space. Excellent garden candidate this is an ideal sturdy accent size for your favorite outdoor garden, deck, or patio space or indoor sunroom garden area. New lesser quality examples sell for up to $6000 each 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.

Dimensions:
Height: 36 in (91.44 cm)Diameter: 13.5 in (34.29 cm)
Style:
Taisho (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Iron,Hand-Crafted,Hand-Painted
Place of Origin:
Japan
Period:
Mid-20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1940
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
South Burlington, VT
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1289228952742