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Japan Rare Matching Pair Old Nautical Diving Helmet Lanterns

Price:$1,850

About the Item

Rare pair Unusual Nautical find - only one pair- "Diving Helmet" lanterns- first we have seen A fine and rare matching pair (2) of authenticaly designed 9 inch tall hand cast iron lanterns in the form of unusual nautical diving helmets -handsome and intriguing details and date from the middle part of the 20th century. Just look at their finely rendered helmet details: mask , ear panels, hose connectors, and large diameter top oxygen opening. Bottom round breast plates that serve as lantern display bases complete these exquisite renditions. Hinged frontal doors of each lantern allow easy access to install your favorite lighting device. The striking and well proportioned old lanterns are fashioned with attractive remnants of gilding and usefulloop handles. Stabile rounmd bases allow flexible installation- so you mahy install these lanterns from above or below- just the way we like to find them. Dimensions: Each is 9.5 inches tall to top of loop handle and 5 inches diameter Heavily hand cast. Hard to find this style and quality especially as a matched pair. These are for the discerning garden or sculpture collection. Gentle use wear from the prior owner(s) indicate pride of ownership. Only one pair. Lifetime guarantee of authenticity. We have been dealing in authentic Japanese, Chinese, and fine Asian art, garden ornaments, lanterns and water basins for 25 years. Our president personally travels to Japan and Europe each year to meet his network partners who assist him in finding best examples. He personally inspects each antique work of art to ensure its old age, authenticity and quality condition. About Asian lanterns. The lantern tradition is a concept that was imported from India and has existed in Japanese and Chinese temples and gardens since the 7th century. Originally conceived as entrance lighting and guardians to temples and pagodas, they were conduits to light and offerings 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 and Chinese tea gardens where they served as a spiritual source of light for evening tea ceremonies. Often cast in iron and carved from granite stone, today’s vintage survivors serve as fashionable aesthetic elements in modern day 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, but for one special evening and event, the glow is surreal.

Dimensions:
Height: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Diameter: 5 in (12.7 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 2
Materials and Techniques:
Iron,Cast,Gilt,Hand-Crafted
Place of Origin:
Japan
Period:
Mid-20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1950s
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
South Burlington, VT
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1289225861892

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