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Handsome Old Japanese "Dragonfly" Hand Cast Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
authentic old lantern from old Japan. Quality: Good heavy craftsmanship by Japanese specialized artisans
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japan Big Hummingbird And Flowers Garden Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
over ten years of handling hundreds of Japanese lanterns. In addition to its unique shape, it is finely
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Hand Cast Gold Gilt "Owl" Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
and sturdy antique lantern with an "Owl" motif. Found from a Japanese American tea garden. Fine
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Fine Cast Gold Gilt "Owl" Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
and sturdy antique lantern with an "Owl" motif. Found from a Japanese American tea garden. Fine
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Hand Cast "Sunflowers" Lantern, Rare Find
Located in South Burlington, VT
inches wide An unusual opportunity to own an attractive scarcer style authentic lantern from old Japan
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Lucky Horse Equine Garden Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
First we've seen Brilliant Art Deco 1930s-1940s "Lucky Horse Shoe " Lantern Design Japan, a
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

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

Materials

Iron

Japanese Hand Cast "Owl" Lantern, Original Chain
Located in South Burlington, VT
opportunity to own an attractive scarcer style authentic lantern from old Japan. Quality: Good heavy
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Old Cast Gilt Personal "Owl" Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
sized antique lantern and censer with a marvelous "Owl" motif. Found from a Japanese American tea
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Pelican Seaside Candle Lantern
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Japan hand painted pelican seaside candle lantern.
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Vintage 1960s Garden Ornaments

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Iron

Japanese Big Hand Painted Squirrel Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
handsome Japanese hand painted quality "Squirrel" lantern is a special find and an authentic old work of
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Pair Antique Christmas Evergreen Tree Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
painted evergreen tree lighting iron lanterns complete with their original decorative holly embossed
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Pair Antique Gilt Standing Owl Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
opportunity to own an attractive pair of these scarcer style authentic lanterns and censers from old Japan
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Lantern Wind Chime with Ringing Bell
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, an unusual hand crafted iron ringing lantern or wind chime that may be suspended in your
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Furniture

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Iron

Japanese Old Green "Frog" Garden Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
Arecent Japanese old critter and friend Japanese handsome quality old "Frog" motif tea lantern is
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Petite Butterfly Flower Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
appropriate age. History of Japanese lanterns: In Japan a to¯ro¯ (lantern) is a traditional lantern
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20th Century Japanese Showa Planters and Jardinieres

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Iron

Japan Old Pair "Butterfly" Flower Garden Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
Guarantee.  History of Japanese lanterns: In Japan a to¯ro¯ (lantern) is a traditional lantern made
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20th Century Japanese Showa Patio and Garden Furniture

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Iron

Japanese Antique "Butterfly" Flower Garden Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
outdoor garden space. Lifetime guarantee of authenticity.  History of Japanese lanterns: In
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20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments

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Iron

Japanese Rare Hand Painted Cricket Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
. This handsome Japanese hand painted quality lantern is a special find and an authentic old work of art
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Old Five Roofed Pagoda Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
(PHOTO) History of Asian lanterns: In Japan a to¯ro¯ (lantern) is a traditional lantern made of stone
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Old Five Roofed Pagoda Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
(PHOTO) History of Asian 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 Antique "Butterfly Wings" Globe Lantern with Chain
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions Unique antique lantern find & comes with its bonus 84 inch
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

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
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Garden Ornaments

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Iron

Japanese Old Hand Cast Owl Wall Sconce Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
rare hard to find wall sconce. Japan, an attractive and sturdy iron wall lantern with an "Owl" motif
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

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
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron

Japanese Vintage Gilt Pheasant Bird Lighting Lantern Censer
Located in South Burlington, VT
Beautiful old vintage gilt pheasant bird lantern and censer From our recent Japanese
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Massive Vintage over Sized Owl Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
handsome Japanese quality over sized iron "Owl" lantern is a special find and an authentic old work of art
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Massive Vintage over Sized Owl Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
handsome Japanese quality over sized iron "Owl" lantern is a special find and an authentic old work of art
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Fine Massive Old Garden Tree Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
, 1925. Quality: Crafted from heavy iron with naturalistic cut-out tree trunk design by Japanese
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Planters and Jardinieres

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Iron

Japanese Pair Owl and Bird Garden Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese lanterns. In addition to their unique shapes, they are finely detailed with painted heads, beaks
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments

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Iron

Japanese Old Hand Cast Owl Wall Sconce Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
rare hard to find wall sconce. Japan, an attractive and sturdy iron wall lantern with an "Owl" motif
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japan Massive Butterfly Hand Cast Garden Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
An unusual opportunity to own an attractive scarcer style authentic old lantern from old Japan
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Vintage Gilt Pheasant Bird Lighting Lantern Censer
Located in South Burlington, VT
Beautiful old vintage gilt pheasant bird lantern and censer From our recent Japanese
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Massive Antique Over Sized "Owl" Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
lantern, 13 inches tall This handsome Japanese quality over sized iron "Owl" lantern is a special find
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

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

Materials

Iron

Japanese Massive Antique over Sized "Owl" Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
. This handsome Japanese quality over sized iron "Owl" lantern is a special find and an authentic old
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Big Old "Koi" Fish Lighting Lantern, 1930s
Located in South Burlington, VT
quality large old "Koi" fish motif tea lantern is an authentic old work of art. Signed "Japan" on
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Big Old "Owl" Electrified Lighting Lantern, 1930s
Located in South Burlington, VT
lifetime authenticity guarantee. History of Japanese lanterns: In Japan a to¯ro¯ (lantern) is a
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Dragonfly Garden Lantern - Hard To Find
Located in South Burlington, VT
first we have seen Japan, an attractive and sturdy two part lighting lantern and planter cast in solid
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Pair of "Lotus Frog" Garden Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
decorates all four sides of each of these lanterns. Found from a Japanese American tea garden. Fine
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Art Nouveau Garden Ornaments

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Iron

Japanese Charming Pair of "Blue Cats" Garden 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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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Genuine Pair Antique Owls Tealight Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
Hard to find antique pair- Rare tealight lanterns From our recent Japanese acquisitions and in
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Unique Leaning Tower of Pisa Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
authenticity. 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 Vintage Hand Cast "Owl" Lantern, Rare Find
Located in South Burlington, VT
the original "Japan" label and old felt pads on its base. NEW made Japanese owl lanterns command as
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Old Japan Blue Lantern With "Birds and Bamboo"
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

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Hand Cast Lantern "Double Pagoda" Motif
Located in South Burlington, VT
attrractive and sturdy antique lantern, with a "Double Pagoda" motif. Found from a Japanese/ American tea
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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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 Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Handsome Old Japanese Hand Cast Lantern "Dragonfly" Motif
Located in South Burlington, VT
antique lantern, with a seldom seen "Dragonfly" motif on fire box. Found from a Japanese/ American tea
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japan Old Pair 1920 s Ikebana Flower Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
pair. Pair (2) of rare heavy hand cast iron "Ikebana flower" incised panel form lanterns with
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japan Old Pair 1920 s Ikebana Flower Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
) of rare heavy hand cast iron "Ikebana flower" incised panel form lanterns with distinctive "12 petal
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Hand Cast "Owl" Wall Lantern, Rare Bird
Located in South Burlington, VT
attractive and sturdy antique wall lanterns with an "Owl" motif. Found from a Japanese American tea garden
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Hand Cast "Owl" Wall Lantern, Rare Bird
Located in South Burlington, VT
attractive and sturdy antique wall lanterns with an "Owl" motif. Found from a Japanese American tea garden
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Hand Cast "Owl" Wall Lantern, Rare Bird
Located in South Burlington, VT
attractive and sturdy antique wall lanterns with an "Owl" motif. Found from a Japanese American tea garden
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Hand Cast "Owl" Wall Lantern, Rare Bird
Located in South Burlington, VT
attractive and sturdy antique wall lanterns with an "Owl" motif. Found from a Japanese American tea garden
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Pair of Old Japanese "Nautical" Hand Cast Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
opportunity to own an attractive pair of scarcer style authentic old lanterns from old Japan. Quality: Good
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Pair Hand Cast Gold Gilt "Owl" Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
lanterns with an "Owl" motif. Found from a Japanese American tea garden. Fine original used garden
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Rare Old Vintage Duck Decoy Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
handsome quality old "Duck Decoy" motif iron garden lantern is a rare find and an authentic old work of art
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa 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.