Japanese Pair Old Gilt Pheasant Bird Lanterns And Censers, Signed, 8.5″h
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Beautiful pair (2) old vintage gilt pheasant bird lanterns and censers, signed.
From our recent Japanese acquisitions in original condition with original attractive gilding present.
Japan, an attractive and iconic pair (2) pheasant form cast two part lanterns and censers with original gilt and green patina. Their pierced and perforated backs are easily removeable to insert your favorite LED, candle, or incense.
One is signed JAPAN on bottom.
The green pheasant is considered Japan’s national bird.
Its reflective night light cast’s a wonderful glow.
This creative adaption makes a compelling contemporary lantern or incense vessel. The boldly modeled bird with separate back plate is rendered as a serene complacent bird.
Fine original used condition with original gold gilt patina appropriate to their age. Substantial openings allow reflective bursts of night light or incense sticks to be inserted.
Heavy cast quality with original gilt and green patina from age.
Dimensions: 8.5 inches tall and 7.5 inches wide
Photographed in natural day light.
Quality: Excellent quality and fine craftsmanship by Japanese specialized artisans
Provenance: authentic examples sourced directly from Japan
Lifetime guarantee of authenticity. All of our Asian works of art come with our lifetime authenticity guarantee.
Our gallery has been dealing in authentic Japanese and Asian art, garden ornaments, lanterns and water basins for 25 years. Our president personally travels to Japan and Europe each year to meet his network partners who assist him in finding best examples. He personally inspects each antique work of art to ensure its old age, authenticity and quality condition.
About Japan’s Green Pheasant
In Japanese culture, the green pheasant is unofficially considered the national bird of the country owing to its references in ancient folk tales of Japan. The green pheasant was said to be a messenger of the Sun Goddess, Amaterasu who was known to be a ruler of the heavens.
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