From our recent Japanese Acquisitions- a rare pair

Japan, this handsome pair (2) quality antique iron halloween Jack-O-Lanterns with their bi-faced design and flying bat toppers, (two charming faces) still retain original black, green, and orange paint- just the way we like to find them.

Cleverly shaped in gourd form, the bats on their tops are a creative artistic touch.

In a convenient portable size, can be conveniently carried and may be suspended from loops or installed on any surface.

Dimensions: 10.5 inches tall to top of loop handle and 5 inches wide.

Good garden candidates, this is an ideal accent size for a small outdoor or indoor Tea garden or might be a good accompaniment during the holidays. Can be conveniently carried. One has it’s bottom plug and does not.

Provenance: Old American, Japanese garden.

Many of our customers place oil candles or tea lights 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.

Lifetime guarantee of authenticity.

History of Japanese lanterns:

In Japan a to¯ro¯ (lantern) is a traditional lantern made of stone, wood, or metal. Like many other elements of Japanese traditional architecture, it originated in China. In Japan, to¯ro¯ were originally used only in Buddhist temples, where they lined and illuminated paths and lighted lanterns were then considered an offering. In its complete, original form the lantern represents five elements of Buddhist cosmology: Bottom touching the ground, represents chi, the earth, the next section represents sui, or water, ka or fire, is represented by the section encasing the lantern’s light or flame, while fu¯ (air) and ku¯ (void or spirit) are represented by the last two sections, top-most and pointing towards the sky. These last two sections express the IDEA that after death our physical bodies will go back to their original, elemental form.

Our gallery based in Newport, Rhode Island USA has been dealing in authentic Pre-Columbian, Japanese and fine Asian art, garden ornaments, lanterns and water basins for 25 years. Our president personally travels across America as well as 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.