Japanese Antique Hanging Lantern/Casting Brass with Cherry Blossom

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...

An antique Japanese Meiji period copper plate adorned with a polychrome cloisonne enamel design. Has a blue ground color. The plate depicts a man riding a horse, surrounded by flower...

Large pair of Pagoda Chinoiserie gilt bronze lanterns, Mid-Century Modern. Exceptionally decorative and beautiful, each lantern has a pair of candle holders accessible through a hin...

An antique Japanese late Meiji era decorative enamel over copper charger plate. The interior of the plate is adorned with a polychrome image of a hawk seated on a sakura tree branch,...

φ250× 350(H) [mm]　5kg 4 sides decorated with different openwork patterns Unusual designs with openwork patterns of bats, plum blossoms, owls, etc.

Iron Andon Lantern Material: Iron Size: φ560×360mm 1.5kg Old iron andon It is a kind of standing lantern with washi paper pasted on the inside and lit with oil as a light source A f...

A pair of identical Japanese enamel over copper vases. Each vase has a globular shaped body and a wide neck with a fluted mouth. Each vase is enameled with a polychrome design repres...

Decorated with stylized chrysanthemum blossoms, symbols of longevity and rejuvenation, this Japanese teapot was used to boil water for traditional tea ceremonies. Known as tetsubin, ...

Suga Tsukishin Wax Casting Rain Dragon Pattern Vase/Flower Vase φ120× 240(H) [mm] Box size: φ140×290mm　2kg A work by the third generation of Tsukishin, a master caster from Takaoka,...

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...