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Japanese Antique Pair Sun Burst Pagoda Roof Lanterns

$750per set
£574.78per set
€660.61per set
CA$1,053.41per set
A$1,178.96per set
CHF 617.14per set
MX$14,322.25per set
NOK 7,836.17per set
SEK 7,394.76per set
DKK 4,929.34per set

About the Item

Rare Japanese Pair (2) "Sun Burst" Garden Lanterns The first pair we have seen of this iconic design.......... This beautifully hand-cast lantern sculptures in a classic Japanese pagoda form with "sun bursts or sun faces" on all four side panels , would make an exceptional visual statement and good conversational choice for your special garden location or for indoor display . All hand-cast with original patina from appropriate age. In a convenient portable size, may be suspended or installed on any surface. Dimensions: 12 inches tall to top of loop and 6 inches wide. This handsome lantern pair would make an excellent garden candidate and stellar conversational display for all your friends, family, and community to appreciate. They are an ideal accent size for your favorite indoor or outdoor space. LED or candle access is comfortably reached through the hinged vertical door. Photographed in natural day light. Provenance: Old American garden. Lifetime guarantee of authenticity. We are members of NAJGA - North American Garden Association. History of Asian 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: 12 in (30.48 cm)Width: 6 in (15.24 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Showa (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Mid-20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    South Burlington, VT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1289245867932

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