Japan, an early and fine tall hand made “Chrysanthemum” motif lantern “Yosino,” granite stone, 78″ high and 26″ wide at top, six pieces, Taisho-Showa period (1912s-1940s). Fine condition with good patina.

The striking and well proportioned hand-carved sculpture is fashioned in six parts from granite as roof kasa and light chamber or base Hibukuro or kiso all with substantial patina from good age.

Pairing Suggestion: pair with one of our matching chrysanthemum water basins tsukubai listed elsewhere

Many of our customers place oil candles inside the main section making a romantic and enjoyable decorative accent for entertaining friends and family.

It’s a perfect choice for your indoor or outdoor garden space.

Stone  lanterns, Ishidoro were introduced to Japan via Korea and China in the sixth century AD. They were used initially in temples and later shrines as votive lights. About the 16th century stone lanterns were adopted for secular purposes and designed and placed in the gardens of tea houses and private residences made famous by tea master Sen Rikkyu 千利休 (1522-92). Kasuga lantern is a style of lantern named for the Kasuga Grand Shrine- a centuries old Shinto Shrine located in Nara, Japan and famous for its abundance of stone lanterns leading up to the shrine. Other lantern variations including this scarce “monkey” themed and multiple roof ridged lantern were introduced over the past two centuries. Lanterns crafted from shirakawa granite are considered to be the finest quality lanterns.