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Japanese Old "Butterfly" Flower Garden Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
art come with our lifetime authenticity guarantee.  History of Japanese lanterns: In Japan a
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20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments

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Iron

Japanese Pair Vintage Mountain House Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
A beautiful pair (2) of heavily hand cast iron lanterns of simple but compelling Japanese mountain
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Big Antique "Snow flake Star" Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
A best find from our recent Japanese Acquisition Travels Bir bell shaped lantern cast in an
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Unique Antique "Lucky Money" Lantern Windchime
Located in South Burlington, VT
is a quality hand cast iron hanging lantern with a rare "Lucky Money Coins" motif design of early
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japan Antique Orb Lantern, rare find
Located in South Burlington, VT
First we've seen, unusual style Japan, an antique hand cast round lantern with a unique armilliary
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Patio and Garden Furniture

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Iron

Japanese Old Pair Town House Architectural Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
. History of Japanese lanterns: In Japan a to¯ro¯ (lantern) is a traditional lantern made of stone, wood
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Pair Lucky Horse Shoe Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese handsome hand wrought Art Deco period "Lucky Horse Shoe" motif lanterns - the complete ensemble
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japan Huge Antique Yukimi Lantern, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a fine large 23” diameter antique "signed" top hand cast Yukimi lantern with handsome
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Patio and Garden Furniture

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Iron

Japanese Pair of Old "Owl" Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
Hard to find pair (2) Japanese handsome quality old "Owl" motif tea lanterns are authentic old
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Vintage Graceful Swan Garden Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
outdoor garden space. Lifetime guarantee of authenticity. History of Japanese lanterns: In Japan a to
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Fine Birds, Bonsei Flowers Garden Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, an old antique lantern with "Birds, Bonsei, & Flowers" motif on their fire boxes. Fine
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Old Japanese Hand Cast Lantern Bamboo Grasses
Located in South Burlington, VT
antique lantern, with a "Bamboo & Grasses" motif on fire box. Found from a Japanese/ American tea garden
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Hand Cast "Cow" Lantern, Rare Find
Located in South Burlington, VT
attractive and sturdy antique lantern with a "Cow" motif. Found from a Japanese American tea garden
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Old Tall Duck Garden Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
Duck Decoy" motif iron garden lantern is hard to find in its original condition with a supereb old
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Rare Friendly Snail Garden Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
American Japanese Garden Association. History of Japanese lanterns: In Japan a toro¯ (lantern) is a
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Lovely Old "Yukimi Snow Lantern" Garden Lantern First We ve Seen
Located in South Burlington, VT
guarantee. History of Japanese lanterns: In Japan a to¯ro¯ (lantern) is a traditional lantern made of
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Pair Antique "Butterfly" Flower Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
motif Japan, this handsome heavy hand cast quality old round "Butterfly Top" motif tea garden lantern
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20th Century Japanese Showa Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Japanese Matching Pair Antique Yukimi Lanterns, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Yukimi Pair Lantern find Japan, a fine matching pair (2) of large 17 inch diameter antique "signed
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Birds and Bamboo Round Garden Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
Garden Association. History of Japanese lanterns: In Japan a toro¯ (lantern) is a traditional
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Big Old "Owl" Electrified Lighting Lantern, 1930s
Located in South Burlington, VT
lanterns: In Japan a toro (lantern) is a traditional lantern made of stone, wood, or metal. Like many
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Pair of Tea Garden "Heart Roof" Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a handsome quality pair of old "Heart Roof" tea garden lanterns in a convenient portable
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Vintage Dragonfly Lantern With Monkey Suspension Hooks
Located in South Burlington, VT
own an attractive scarcer style lantern from old Japan. Quality: Good heavy craftsmanship by Japanese
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Fine Big Pair Old Pine Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
garden. Japanese handsome pair (2) quality large old "Pine Cone Tree" motif garden lighting lanterns
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Hand Cast "Owl" Wall Lantern, Rare Bird
Located in South Burlington, VT
Hard to find wall lantern with oconic owl motif From our recent Japanese acquisitions in
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Old Japan Blue Lantern "Birds and Bamboo" Motif
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese travels in original as found condition Japan, unusual antique lantern
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Old Pair Nesting Owl Garden Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
) of old "nesting owl" motif iron tea lanterns are a good find and authentic old works of art. It is
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Pair Old Vintage Jumping Fish Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
iron garden lanterns is the first pair of this design we have seen. Sturdily crafted, they boast
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Rare Old Five Continents Globe Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese lanterns: In Japan a to¯ro¯ (lantern) is a traditional lantern made of stone, wood, or metal
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Art Nouveau "Dragonfly" Lantern, Rare Find
Located in South Burlington, VT
lantern from old Japan. Quality: Good heavy craftsmanship by Japanese specialized artisans Only one
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Early 20th Century Japanese Art Nouveau Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Pair Massive Vintage over Sized Owl Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
) massive over size owl lighting lanterns, 13 inches tall. This handsome pair Japanese quality over sized
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Pair Massive Antique over Sized "Owl" Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
size antique owl lighting lanterns, 13 inches tall This handsome pair Japanese quality over sized
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Hand Cast Lantern "Double Pagoda" Motif
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, an attractive and sturdy antique lantern, with a "Double Pagoda" motif. Found from a Japanese
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Japanese Pair Older Petite Yukimi Garden Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
. History of Japanese lanterns: In Japan a to¯ro¯ (lantern) is a traditional lantern made of stone, wood
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron

Japanese Vintage 1920 s Starry Nights Teapot Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
guarantee of authenticity. History of Japanese lanterns: In Japan a toro¯ (lantern) is a traditional
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Lantern "Treasure Fortune Ship" Takarabune, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese superbly hand cast lantern in the form of the fortune treasure ship "Takarabune" in full sail. It
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Handsome Antique Japanese Hand Cast Lantern "Gentle Grasses" Motif
Located in South Burlington, VT
antique lantern, with an aged "Gentle Grasses" motif on fire box. Found from a Japanese tea garden
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japan Antique "Full Moon" Lantern with Antique Suspension Chain
Located in South Burlington, VT
” lantern or ikebana vase in a large scale size complete with an antique 52 inch suspension iron link chain
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze, Iron

Japan Set Four Antique Orb Lanterns, rare find
Located in South Burlington, VT
encountered. Japan, a set of hand cast round lanterns coming from a New England garden, Taisho period
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Japan Rare Pair Hanging Robin Birds Garden Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
lantern form. A pair (2) of wonderful large scale iron "Robins" bird form hanging garden lanterns or
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Cedar Hexagonal Garden Lantern with Lattice Windows, Meiji Period
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Japanese hexagonal shaped garden lantern made from cedar that has been weathered by wind and rain
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Garden Ornaments

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Iron

Japanese Old Massive Over Sized Hook Nose Owl Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
inches tall. This handsome Japanese over sized iron "Owl" is a special find and an authentic old work
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Old Pair Five Elements Pagoda Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
pagoda (PHOTO). History of Asian lanterns: In Japan a to¯ro¯ (lantern) is a traditional lantern
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron

Japanese Pair Tall Old Mallard Duck Decoy Garden Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese handsome quality pair (2) of old "Duck Decoy" motif iron garden lanterns is a rare find and are
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Pair Tall Old Mallard Duck Decoy Garden Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese handsome quality pair (2) of old "Duck Decoy" motif iron garden lanterns is a rare find and are
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Lovely Old Tall Yukimi Lantern Cresent Moon, 16"
Located in South Burlington, VT
A lovely simple and handsome Yukimi lantern Unique "Crescent Moon" Firebox Design. Japan, this
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Vintage Old Robin Egg Blue Hearts Garden Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese vintage "Three Hearts" iron lantern in old blue paint Japan, a handsome old vintage
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Midcentury Japanese Lantern Tripod Floor Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in San Diego, CA
Midcentury Japanese style tripod lantern floor lamp. New linen on original lampshade. 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Iron

Japanese Art Nouveau Pair Ornamental Basket Tea Light Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
lanterns: In Japan a to¯ro¯ (lantern) is a traditional lantern made of stone, wood, or metal. Like many
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japan Fine Vintage Hand Cast Lantern with Exquisite Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a fine large vintage hand cast iron Yukimi round top lantern with exquisite details from the
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron

Japanese Old Garden Lantern Tree and Lucky Bamboo, 1930
Located in South Burlington, VT
. Quality: Crafted from heavy iron with naturalistic cut-out tree trunk design by Japanese specialized
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Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Japanese Tall Pair Old Vintage White Architectural Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
guarantee. History of Japanese lanterns: In Japan a to¯ro¯ (lantern) is a traditional lantern made of
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Large "Mountain Lantern" and Wind Chime, Fine Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
A first of its kind. Japan, a handsome and unusual hand cast ringing lantern plus wind chime in
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Large "Mountain Lantern" and Wind Chime, Fine Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
A first of its kind. Japan, a handsome and unusual hand cast ringing lantern plus wind chime in
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Pair Old Gilt Pheasant Bird Lanterns And Censers, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Beautiful pair (2) old vintage gilt pheasant bird lanterns and censers, signed. From our recent
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Old Hand Painted Swimming Mallard Duck Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
! Japan, this handsome quality old "Mallard Swimming Duck Decoy" motif iron garden lantern is hard to find
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron

Old Japanese Hand Cast Lantern Birds, Bamboo and Plum Trees
Located in South Burlington, VT
antique lantern, with a "Bird, Bamboo & Plum Tree" motif on fire box. Found from a Japanese/ American
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Hand Cast Pair "Owl" Wall Lanterns, Rare Birds
Located in South Burlington, VT
attractive and sturdy antique pair wall lanterns with an "Owl" motif. Found from a Japanese American tea
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

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Japanese Iron Lantern For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Japanese iron lantern available at 1stDibs. Each Japanese iron lantern for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and bronze. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Japanese iron lantern — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each Japanese iron lantern bearing mid-century modern, Art Nouveau or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Japanese iron lantern over the years, but those crafted by Isamu Noguchi and Otagiri Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Japanese Iron Lantern?

The average selling price for a Japanese iron lantern at 1stDibs is $698, while they’re typically $50 on the low end and $68,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Japanese Iron Lantern
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The various types of Japanese lanterns have different purposes and meanings. Chōchin refers to the traditional paper-covered lanterns which are designed to hang from a hook or pole. Tsuridourou are oil lanterns that hang from the ceiling, and are usually only seen in temples. Ishidourou are made of granite and can be found in gardens and temples, and are only used in special celebrations. You’ll find a collection of Japanese lanterns from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A cherished part of Japanese culture, Japanese lanterns symbolize love, brightness and most important of all - protection from evil. Find a collection of expertly vetted Japanese lanterns from some of the world’s top reputable boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Japanese lanterns are often made of paper or silk, with a bamboo wood frame. Traditionally a candle supplied the light, but many of them today are either battery or solar operated. Shop a collection of Japanese lanterns from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.