Japanese Fine Antique Bronze “Hollyhock” Garden Lantern
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From our recent Japanese Acquisitions, 16 inches tall
A charming Japanese Antique Bronze Hanging Lantern 釣り灯篭 Turitoro with the Mitsuba-aoi (Hollyhock Leaf) family crest which was the crest of the Tokugawa clan. The bonus original 30 inch iron chain provides a useful installation option.
About The Mitsuba-aoi Three Leaves of Hollyhock In Circle (三つ葉葵)
Mitsuba-aoi is a type of aoi-mon (mallow patterns), which have been used as Japanese family crests. The term “Mitsuba-aoi,” in many cases, refers to the crest design of the “Maru ni Mitsuba-aoi” (three leaves of hollyhock in a circle), which indicates the Tokugawa clan.
Fine condition with a lovely dark green patina appropriate to its age plus a 30 inch iron chain accompanies. The interior bottom allows space for placing candles or LED lights.
May be suspended or placed on any surface because of its flat bottom.
Taisho Period, circa 1920
Fine quality.
Dimensions: 16 inches tall and 9.5 inches diameter
An unusual opportunity to own the finest.
This is the first of this style we have seen in over fifteen years of dealing with Fine Japanese garden ornaments.
Quality: Crafted from heavy bronze with engraved features by Japanese specialized artisans over 100 years ago.
Only one.
Provenance: Old Japanese Kyoto collection.
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.
Lifetime guarantee of authenticity: All of our Asian works of art come with our Lifetime Authenticity Guarantee. We are members of NAJGA- North American Japanese Garden Association.
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.
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