Old Japanese Copper Hanging Lantern / Showa Period / Gorgeous Temple Lighting

This is a stool that was made from the Taisho period to the mid-Showa period (1910 to 1960) in Japan. They are often used in factories and craftsmen's workshops, but they were also f...

This is an old Japanese wooden feeding trough (kaiba-oke) made around the 20th century. It is crafted from cedar wood, a material well-suited to Japan’s natural climate, and its dist...

It is a small drawer from the Taisho era to the early Showa period (1912-1950) in Japan. The outer material is made of chestnut. The inside is cedar wood. It's very cute. Also,...

Introducing a rectangular tray made of mulberry wood from the Showa period in Japan. This gem was carefully carved from a single piece of solid wood using the mulberry tree, which h...

This Japanese lantern is rare and spectacular in its size and ornamental design. A true one of a kind piece. It can be used as a hanging fixture, as seen in the photos or a magnifice...

Large architectural six sides lantern made of copper, electrified with three 60/watt light. Up to us code UL approve Suitable for what location Copper canopy...

Italian copper lantern with clear glass, from 1980. In working condition. Equipped with original 20th century European wiring. We recommend buyer consults an experienced electrician ...

An elegant pair of Japanese cast and lacquered bronze pagoda lanterns, Taisho Period, circa 1920, Japan. The lanterns a true pair, with mirrored decorations and lantern doors opening in opposite directions. The lanterns of traditional toro form, cast in bronze, and lacquered. Each lantern comprised of three parts - the "roof", the "fire box", and the pedestal. This type of pedestal lantern is called a dai-doro, as opposed to the hanging lantern type, tsuri-doro. The hexagonal roof of the lantern, reminiscent of temples or pagodas, features a wonderful, dense cloud pattern with three heart-shaped cutouts, known as inome, or boar's eye. The roof topped by a hoju, the Buddhist flaming Jewel of Wisdom. Each of the six corners feature a fantastic shachihoko, mythical beasts with the face of a tiger and body of a fish. Bells are suspended from the shachihoko. The globular body of the lantern features four pierced panels with the three leaf hollyhock mon of the Tokugawa clan surrounded by a karakusa pattern of scrolling vines. One panel serving as a hinged door with a lock stylized as the Three Jewels...