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Place of Origin: Japanese
Japanese Antique Sun Faced Pagoda Roof Lantern
Japanese Antique Sun Faced Pagoda Roof Lantern

Japanese Antique Sun Faced Pagoda Roof Lantern

Located in South Burlington, VT

Rare Japanese "Sun Face" Garden Lantern Iconic design.......... This beautifully hand-cast lantern sculpture in a classic Japanese pagoda form with a "sun face" on all four side p...

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Early 20th Century Taisho Japanese Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Japan Vintage Butterflies Lantern, Brilliant Intricate Design
Japan Vintage Butterflies Lantern, Brilliant Intricate Design

Japan Vintage Butterflies Lantern, Brilliant Intricate Design

Located in South Burlington, VT

Beautiful intricately cast six panels butterflies lantern- an unusual find And bursting with 18 butterflies and a brilliant night light (see photo) Japan, this handsome heavy hand ...

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Mid-20th Century Showa Japanese Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Japanese Tall Antique Electrified Temple Lantern With Fine Details
Japanese Tall Antique Electrified Temple Lantern With Fine Details

Japanese Tall Antique Electrified Temple Lantern With Fine Details

Located in South Burlington, VT

Special Antique Interior Lighting Choice, One-Of-A-Kind Japan, a handsome large antique Signed Temple Lotus Lantern enhanced with new interior paper and new electric light for your ...

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Early 20th Century Meiji Japanese Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Antique Pair Double Pagoda Lighting Lanterns
Japanese Antique Pair Double Pagoda Lighting Lanterns

Japanese Antique Pair Double Pagoda Lighting Lanterns

Located in South Burlington, VT

Hard to find Pair (2) "double pagoda roof" form garden lanterns Japan, an attractive and sturdy antique lantern pair with a "Double Pagoda Roof" motif. Fine original used garden c...

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Early 20th Century Taisho Japanese Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Japan Tall Granite Stone Round Top Yukimi Lantern With Special Trellis Carvings
Japan Tall Granite Stone Round Top Yukimi Lantern With Special Trellis Carvings

Japan Tall Granite Stone Round Top Yukimi Lantern With Special Trellis Carvings

Located in South Burlington, VT

One of our most beautiful Yukimi solid granite stone lanterns in a classic exaggerated round top style, portable and convenient size 28" Tall. Please view our video. Attractive ro...

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Mid-20th Century Showa Japanese Lanterns

Materials

Stone, Granite

Pair Japanese Bronze Pagoda Temple Lanterns, Taisho Period, circa 1920, Japan
Pair Japanese Bronze Pagoda Temple Lanterns, Taisho Period, circa 1920, Japan

Pair Japanese Bronze Pagoda Temple Lanterns, Taisho Period, circa 1920, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

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...

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1920s Taisho Vintage Japanese Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Japan Fine Antique Bronze Table Lamp  With Writhing Dragon
Japan Fine Antique Bronze Table Lamp  With Writhing Dragon

Japan Fine Antique Bronze Table Lamp With Writhing Dragon

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan, a Fine jumbo sized 13" antique heavy hand cast bronze round lantern with exquisite details from the early Taisho period- one of the finest we have handled in over ten years. ...

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Early 20th Century Taisho Japanese Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Japan Set Two Antique Orb Lanterns, Rare Find
Japan Set Two Antique Orb Lanterns, Rare Find

Japan Set Two Antique Orb Lanterns, Rare Find

Located in South Burlington, VT

Unusual Opportunity Hard to find set of two (2) matching modernist round orb lanterns. Japan, a set of hand cast round lanterns coming from a New England garden, Taisho period. ...

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Early 20th Century Taisho Japanese Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Japanese Fine Antique Lotus Leaf Bronze Lantern Extraordinary 19thc. Shogun Art
Japanese Fine Antique Lotus Leaf Bronze Lantern Extraordinary 19thc. Shogun Art

Japanese Fine Antique Lotus Leaf Bronze Lantern Extraordinary 19thc. Shogun Art

Located in South Burlington, VT

Hard to Find Lotus Lantern- First we have seen Please enjoy our video. An innovative heavily hand cast, and extraordinary designed Lantern that could emit brilliant night light. ...

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19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Lanterns

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model BB3/95EN
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model BB3/95EN

Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model BB3/95EN

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model BB3/95EN. Original, early BB3 stand with original brass socket and single arm harp. Hand-made shade by Ozeki & Co. Ltd., Gifu, Japan (wash...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Japanese Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Japanese Tall Antique Classic Electrified Temple Table Lamp Emits Serene Light
Japanese Tall Antique Classic Electrified Temple Table Lamp Emits Serene Light

Japanese Tall Antique Classic Electrified Temple Table Lamp Emits Serene Light

Located in South Burlington, VT

Special Antique Electrified Temple Lantern - Fine Interior Lighting Choice, One-Of-A-Kind Japan, a handsome tall classic antique Temple Lantern enhanced with new interior paper and...

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Early 20th Century Taisho Japanese Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

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

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...

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Mid-20th Century Showa Japanese Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Japanese Lucky Horse Shoe Lighting Lantern
Japanese Lucky Horse Shoe Lighting Lantern

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 ...

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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Japanese Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Japanese Andon paper Lantern for tea ceremony
Japanese Andon paper Lantern for tea ceremony

Japanese Andon paper Lantern for tea ceremony

Located in Fukuoka, JP

Beautiful Japanese Andon lantern for tea ceremony . Wood frame with Awashi handmade paper and bamboo handle. A beautiful addition to any room! It can be used with simple candle an...

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20th Century Showa Japanese Lanterns

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model UF3-Q
Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model UF3-Q

Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model UF3-Q

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model UF3-Q. Gemini G.E.L edition c. 1984. Hand-made form by Ozeki & Co. Ltd., Gifu, Japan. Washi paper shade, bamboo ribbing supported ...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Japanese Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Modern 3 Piece One-of-a-kind Handmade Japanese Washi Paper Led Pendant Lamp
Modern 3 Piece One-of-a-kind Handmade Japanese Washi Paper Led Pendant Lamp

Modern 3 Piece One-of-a-kind Handmade Japanese Washi Paper Led Pendant Lamp

By SATSUMA WASHI STUDIO

Located in New York, NY

Satsuma Washi studio produces handmade “Washi”, a Japanese traditional craft paper with a history of about 1400 years. This organic material comes from the bark of the branches of th...

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2010s Japanese Lanterns

Materials

Paper

Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 3X Table Lamp
Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 3X Table Lamp

Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 3X Table Lamp

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculpture. Model 3X table lamp. Early model, marked with iconic red sun and moon ideogram. Hand-made form by Ozeki ...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Japanese Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Japanese Large Hand Cast Prize Holstein Cow Lantern, Rare Find
Japanese Large Hand Cast Prize Holstein Cow Lantern, Rare Find

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...

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Mid-20th Century Showa Japanese Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Japanese Vintage Electrified Shrine Lantern with exceptional Arabesque Details
Japanese Vintage Electrified Shrine Lantern with exceptional Arabesque Details

Japanese Vintage Electrified Shrine Lantern with exceptional Arabesque Details

Located in South Burlington, VT

Special Antique Interior Lighting Choice- One Of Kind. Japan, a lovely large vintage bronze and copper shrine Lantern with attractive Hoju jewel finial and handsome arabesque scroll...

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Mid-20th Century Meiji Japanese Lanterns

Materials

Bronze, Copper

1960s Original Japanese Brass maritime passageway hallway by Osaka Tokushu
1960s Original Japanese Brass maritime passageway hallway by Osaka Tokushu

1960s Original Japanese Brass maritime passageway hallway by Osaka Tokushu

Located in London, GB

Osaka Tokushu, the company behind this striking 1960s brass naval passageway lamp, is renowned for its high-quality maritime equipment. Based in Japan, the company specialized in producing durable and functional lighting solutions for ships, with an emphasis on precision engineering and robust materials to withstand the harsh conditions of sea travel. This particular lamp, salvaged from decommissioned Japanese cargo ships in India, exemplifies the company’s commitment to excellence and longevity, making it a sought-after relic from mid-century maritime history. The lamp’s design reflects Osaka Tokushu's dedication to both form and function. The brass enclosure and threaded glass dome are not only built to last but also evoke a utilitarian elegance typical of naval equipment...

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Japan Early Ikebana Planter Garden Cart with Children, Meiji Period
Japan Early Ikebana Planter Garden Cart with Children, Meiji Period

Japan Early Ikebana Planter Garden Cart with Children, Meiji Period

Located in South Burlington, VT

A rare 19th century hard to find Japanese Usubata Flower Planter Cart "Norimono", Late Meiji Period. Japan, this handsome quality old style "garden cart" ikebana planter is an exceptionally rare find and an authentic old work of Japanese art. Brilliantly designed and a handsome plant presentation with removable ikebana vase inserted into an openwork wicker basket set on a wheeled cart...

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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Tall Old Light House Lantern Hand Painted Red, White, and Blue
Tall Old Light House Lantern Hand Painted Red, White, and Blue

Tall Old Light House Lantern Hand Painted Red, White, and Blue

Located in South Burlington, VT

SEE THIS AND OUR GARDEN ART EXHIBITION IN NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND UNTIL OCTOBER 10, 2022 Light house lovers delight. Original hand painted colors of red, white, and blue This unusua...

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Mid-20th Century Showa Japanese Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Tall Massive Old Light House Lantern Hand Painted Red and White
Tall Massive Old Light House Lantern Hand Painted Red and White

Tall Massive Old Light House Lantern Hand Painted Red and White

Located in South Burlington, VT

Light house lovers delight- first we've seen- complete with attached entry house, tall 18 Inch height. Weighs in at 10 pounds. Original hand painted colors of red, white, blue, and...

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Mid-20th Century Showa Japanese Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Pair of Japanese Porcelain Lanterns, Sold Individually
Pair of Japanese Porcelain Lanterns, Sold Individually

Pair of Japanese Porcelain Lanterns, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1920's translucent hand-painted Japanese porcelain lanterns with an interior light. Sold individually. Measurements: Drop: 18" Diameter: 6.5"

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1920s Vintage Japanese Lanterns

Materials

Porcelain

Set of three Japanese Andon paper Lantern for tea ceremony
Set of three Japanese Andon paper Lantern for tea ceremony

Set of three Japanese Andon paper Lantern for tea ceremony

Located in Fukuoka, JP

Beautiful Japanese Andon lanterns set of 3 for tea ceremony . Wood frame with Awashi handmade paper and bamboo handle. A beautiful addition to any room! It can be used with simple...

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20th Century Showa Japanese Lanterns

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Vintage Japanese Ship's Navigation Stern Light by Nippon Sento Co, Ltd
Vintage Japanese Ship's Navigation Stern Light by Nippon Sento Co, Ltd

Vintage Japanese Ship's Navigation Stern Light by Nippon Sento Co, Ltd

By Nippon Sento Company Ltd

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Japanese metal ship's navigation stern light from the mid 20th century, made by Nippon Sento Co, ltd, with oxidized patina. Created in Japan during the mid 20th century, this stern...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Japanese Ship's Lantern of Solid Brass by Nippon Sento Co. LTD
Japanese Ship's Lantern of Solid Brass by Nippon Sento Co. LTD

Japanese Ship's Lantern of Solid Brass by Nippon Sento Co. LTD

By Nippon Sento Company Ltd

Located in Norwell, MA

Genuine solid brass ship's lantern by Japanese maker Nippon Sento Co. LTD. Clear Fresnel glass lens with removable red filter. Mid twentieth century anchor lantern that has been meti...

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1960s Vintage Japanese Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Japanese Tansu Style Wooden Crate Cage Chandeliers
Japanese Tansu Style Wooden Crate Cage Chandeliers

Japanese Tansu Style Wooden Crate Cage Chandeliers

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Fascinating pair of Japanese wooden crates or cages made in a Tansu style with iron strapping. The square crates have a house shaped roof made of an eboni...

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19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Iron

1958 Brass "Not Under Command" Ship's Anchor Lantern by Nippon Sento Co. LTD
1958 Brass "Not Under Command" Ship's Anchor Lantern by Nippon Sento Co. LTD

1958 Brass "Not Under Command" Ship's Anchor Lantern by Nippon Sento Co. LTD

By Nippon Sento Company Ltd

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid brass ship's anchor lantern with glass Fresnel lens. Wired with electricity. Japanese maker's badge from by Nippon Sento Co. LTD, Tokyo, Japan, dated 1958. Meticulously polishe...

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1950s Vintage Japanese Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Ships Anchor Lantern
Solid Brass Ships Anchor Lantern

Solid Brass Ships Anchor Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid brass ships anchor lantern with Fresnel glass lens. Dry cell battery lamp. Circa 1950. Fresnel glass globe. Carry handle marked with "Japan" on bot...

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1950s Vintage Japanese Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Ship's Anchor Lantern with Fresnel Lens by Nippon Sento Co. LTD
Solid Brass Ship's Anchor Lantern with Fresnel Lens by Nippon Sento Co. LTD

Solid Brass Ship's Anchor Lantern with Fresnel Lens by Nippon Sento Co. LTD

By Nippon Sento Company Ltd

Located in Norwell, MA

Ship's lantern, solid brass anchor lantern by Japanese maker Nippon Sento Co. LTD, Tokyo, Japan. Circa 1970. This was a back up emergency lantern from a supertanker in the event it l...

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1970s Vintage Japanese Lanterns

Materials

Brass