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Japanese massive over size hook nose owl, 12 inches tall.

This handsome Japanese over sized iron “Owl” is a special find and an authentic old work of art. It may well be one of only a handful of these enormous scale works of art ever crafted and produced. It dates to Showa period.

Its design is unique . Please note the exaggerated hooked nose, ears, and wide breast feather detail plus its heavily engraved wings. This larger than normal size owl and its prolific perforations allow light to burst out creating an astounding light show. It is an authentic early example and would be a coveted acquisition for your prominent indoor display gallery or outdoor special garden space. The removable bottom plug allows candle insertion.

In a convenient portable size, may be suspended from loop or installed on any surface.

Dimensions: 12 inches tall to top of loop handle and a plump 7.5 inches wide, heavy weighing in at 7.2 pounds

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.

Possesses an original old brown and black patina- just the way we like to find them.

Photographed in natural day light.

Provenance: Old Japanese collection.

Many of our customers place small LED or tea light candles inside the main section through the back side openings 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.

We have been dealing in authentic Chinese and Japanese antiquities, garden ornaments, lanterns and water basins for 25 years. Our president personally travels to Japan 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.