Japan Antique Gilt “Openwork” Temple Lantern, Exquisite Details
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Japan, a fine large antique hand cast bronze oval openwork “drum” form lantern crafted in gilt finish depicting Paulownia flowers and vines, late Meiji period, 19th/20th century. Included is the original matching bronze candle insert base which allows wax or tea light display.
In Japanese it is called ”Gosan no Kiri -Five, Three, Paulownia)” . The signed Japanese Kanji characters “神戸別院 / Kobe-Betsuin temple”
means a temple in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan.
Impressive dimensions: 19 inches tall with hanger loop and 14 inches diameter
From the peak of late Meiji craftsmanship, 19th/20th century.
The largest and finest we have seen of this form.
May be suspended from sturdy loop handle or placed on any surface as it’s vertical side opening allows access to place candles or possibly for an electrical light on the matching internal receptacle.
Handsome old patina.
Notice the lovely bronze flower and vine motif all over it surface making superior intricately cast details.
Provenance: Old Northern Japanese collection
Hand cast. Hard to find this quality today for the discerning garden or sculpture collection
Lifetime guarantee of authenticity: All of our Asian works of art come with our lifetime authenticity guarantee.
We have been dealing in authentic Japanese, Chinese, European, and Asian Fine art, antiquities, garden ornaments, lanterns and water basins for 25 years. Our president personally travels to Japan, Europe and China 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. After accumulating a group, they are imported to Vermont in large containers. This method keeps shipping costs low and enables us to offer them to you at reasonable prices. We ship internationally.
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