Japanese Hook Nose Owl Folk Art Lantern Censer, 5 inches high
$225.00
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Hard to find whimsical Owl “Hook Nose” Censer Lantern, signed Japan.
This handsome Japanese quality “Hook Nose” Owl” lantern is a special find and authentic work of art. It’s unique whimsical design reminds us of the smaller owl versions that are often described as barn owls. It is crafted in two parts, top and bottom, for easy access for incense placement or LED lights for example.
Its design is rather unique . Please note the plump body, exaggerated nose, and pin wheel eye detail. Perforations allow light to burst out creating an astounding light show or for stick incense to be inserted. It is an authentic oldy example and would be a coveted acquisition for your prominent indoor display gallery or outdoor special garden space.
In a convenient portable size, it may be installed on any surface.
Dimensions: 5 inches tall to top of loop handle and a plump 3.5 inches wide
This handsome owl would make you an excellent indoor gallery display or become a favorite work of art for your special garden space and will likely become a stellar conversational display for all your friends, family, and community to appreciate.
Provenance: Old American garden.
Many of our customers place LED lights, candles, or incense inside the main sections 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.
Schneible Fine Arts has been dealing in authentic Japanese fine 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.
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.
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