Want more images or videos?

Request additional images or videos from the seller

1 of 21

Japanese Monumental Owl Tree Garden Lighting Lantern

Price:$3,980

$4,500List Price

About the Item

First we have seen- signed Japan An early Japanese hard to find natural cast "Owl Tree" form lighting lantern (Fukuro) towering 38 inches in height. With fine hand cast details including a jumbo oversized cast iron owl perched upon a naturalistic tree root form base and possessing a convenient rear access to insert your favorite light source. Remnant black finish. Circa 1930. It is signed JAPAN on the backside of the access door. This is the only example of this style we have seen in over fifteen years of dealing with fine Japanese garden ornaments. Dimensions: Total ensemble is 33 inches tall and 12 inches wide; owl only is 13 inches tall and 8.5 inches wide, three pieces (owl, +stand, +plus door/ please see photo) Period: An early work of art from the early Showa period, 1930s. Quality: Crafted from heavy iron with cut-out tree trunk design by Japanese specialized artisans almost 90 years ago. sturdy and stabile. Weathered surfaces appropriate to its decades old age. Good garden candidate this is an ideal unique decorative accent size for a small outdoor or indoor garden. Only one. Provenance: Old Japanese American garden Many of our customers may place led or candles inside the main section making a romantic and enjoyable decorative accent for entertaining friends and family or you might add electrical modifications inside the owl/firebox. Lifetime guarantee of authenticity. We are members of NAJGA- North American Japanese Garden Association. About Japanese Owls For the Japanese, owls (Fukuro) bring luck and offer protection from suffering. The reason can be found in the Japanese name for owl, Fukuro can be written in different sets of characters: One with the meaning of luck (? fuku, luck; ?ku, to come and the other as protection from hardship. 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: 38 in (96.52 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)Depth: 9 in (22.86 cm)
Style:
Showa (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Iron,Hand-Crafted,Hand-Painted
Place of Origin:
Japan
Period:
1930-1939
Date of Manufacture:
1930s
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
South Burlington, VT
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1289226590062

Mid-20th Century Japanese Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Japanese Monarch Butterfly Garden Lighting Lantern

$575

H 9 in W 11 in D 5.5 in

Antique Indian Oversized Garden Candle Lantern / Sculpture

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

3-834 Antique Indian oversized hand crafted unique sculpture / candle lantern.

Category

Vintage 1930s Indian Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Antique Indian Oversized Garden Candle Lantern / Sculpture

$675

H 19.5 in W 16 in D 8 in

Japanese Rare Oversized Owl Garden Candle Lantern with Antique Chain

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

3-992 Rare tall Japanese owl garden candle lantern supplied with antique chain for hanging.

Category

Mid-20th Century Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron

Japanese Rare Oversized Owl Garden Candle Lantern with Antique Chain

$850

H 12 in W 6 in D 5.5 in

Japanese Iron Pagoda Garden Candle Lantern 1940's

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Japanese iron pagoda garden candle lantern. Hand cast iron Japanese candle lantern with hearts on top. Can rest on table or hanged by loop Meas...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Japanese Iron Pagoda Garden Candle Lantern 1940's

$700 Sale Price

20% Off

H 13 in W 9.5 in D 10 in

1950's Japanese Monarch Butterfly Garden Outdoor Lantern

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

1950's Japanese Monarch Butterfly Garden vintage outdoor Lantern. DIMENSIONS: Height: 8 in. Width: 11.25 in. Depth: 5.5 in. A beautifully des...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Lanterns

Materials

Iron

1950's Japanese Monarch Butterfly Garden Outdoor Lantern

$450

H 8 in W 11.25 in D 5.5 in

Industrial Lighting Ships Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Ships lantern with brass makers from Perko, Perkins Marine Lamp and Hardware Corporation, Brooklyn New York. The polished and lacquered case has a metal ...

Category

Vintage 1920s North American Lanterns

Materials

Steel

Industrial Lighting Ships Lantern

$1,195

H 19 in W 13 in D 9 in

Industrial Lighting Ships Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Ships lantern with brass makers from Perko, Perkins Marine Lamp and Hardware Corporation, Brooklyn New York. The polished and lacquered case has a metal ...

Category

Vintage 1920s North American Lanterns

Materials

Steel

Industrial Lighting Ships Lantern

$1,195

H 19 in W 13 in D 9 in

Japanese Antique Pair Pineapple Hand Painted Garden Candle Lanterns

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

3-980 Japanese antique pair hand painted pineapple garden candle lanterns

Category

Early 20th Century Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Pair Pineapple Hand Painted Garden Candle Lanterns

$830 / set

H 10.5 in W 6 in D 5.5 in

Monumental Gothic Style Lantern

Located in Atlanta, GA

A fine and decorative gothic style lantern, primed and ready to be painted. Acrylic panels. Needs rewiring. 6 available Measures: 15" D; 15...

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Neoclassical Lanterns

Materials

Aluminum

Monumental Gothic Style Lantern

$3,850 / item

H 63 in W 15 in D 15 in

Monumental Gilt Bronze Lantern

Located in Atlanta, GA

Fabulous gilt bronze lantern with cut & frosted glass panels. 7 lights. France, circa 1920. Dimensions: Height 87" Diameter 36" CW3027 & CW3028.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Monumental Gilt Bronze Lantern

$65,000 / item

H 87 in Dm 36 in

More From This Seller

View All

Japanese Old Vintage Pair "Jack-O-Lantern" Lighting Lanterns

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent garden acquisitions- a happy pair with original box #2 Japan, this handsome pair (2) of quality vintage iron Halloween happy Jack-O-Lanterns with their friendly bi...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Old Vintage Pair "Jack-O-Lantern" Lighting Lanterns

$99 / set

Japanese Big Pair Orchid and Flower Lighting Lanterns

Located in South Burlington, VT

A decorative and functional hard to find pair (2) of handsome old "Orchid Flowers" garden lanterns in a convenient portable size. These rugged hand cast lanterns hand painted in ga...

Category

20th Century Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Big Pair Orchid and Flower Lighting Lanterns

$1,200 Sale Price / set

35% Off

Free Shipping

Japanese Lucky Horse Shoe Lighting Lantern

Located in South Burlington, VT

Brilliant Art Deco designed 1930s-1940s "Lucky Horse Shoe " Lantern Japanese handsome hand wrought Art Deco period "Lucky Horse Shoe" motif lantern - the complete ensemble could ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Lucky Horse Shoe Lighting Lantern

$236 Sale Price

75% Off

Japanese Large Hand Cast Prize Holstein Cow Lantern, Rare Find

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent Japanese acquisitions in original condition First we have seen Japan, a magnificent original large black and white holstein prized cow in the form of an antique lan...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Large Hand Cast Prize Holstein Cow Lantern, Rare Find

$750

Chinese Rare Vintage Pair Symbolic Longevity Lighting Lanterns

Located in South Burlington, VT

Rare Pair -first we have seen Unusual find. One pair (2) "Longevity" calligraphy lanterns in the form of human effigies A fine and rare matching pair (2) of large 12 inch tall Chinese export hand cast lanterns with attractive longevity and mystical "human effigy...

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Chinese Rare Vintage Pair Symbolic Longevity Lighting Lanterns

$1,000 Sale Price / set

64% Off

Japan Old Original Ikebana Flower Lantern

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent garden acquisitions in original natural condition Hard to find example complete with original suspension loop and working door. Heavy hand cast iron "Ikebana flower" incised panel form lantern with distinctive "12 petal" top. An attractive and sturdy antique lantern with a distinct eastern thematic "ikebana flower" motif carved into five firebox side panels. The startling sinewy plant motif strongly suggest Asian ikebana. The round tops were cleverly designed with 12 flower petals. Fine original used garden condition with an attractive natural patina appropriate to age- just the way we like to find them. Heavy quality capable of handling inclement weather conditions. An unusual opportunity to own a rare original authentic example in an attractive hard to find style Quality: excellent craftsmanship and high quality heavy construction by specialized lantern artisans. Suspension handle is easily removeable if you prefer to place your lanterns on your surface of choice. Only one. Dimensions: 13 inches tall to top of suspension handle and 6.25 inches diameter Provenance: Old garden collection. Please enjoy our photo of an inspirational themed Japanese 19th century Ikebana woodblock print from an original Ikebana book...

Category