From our recent garden acquisitions- a happy pair with original box

Japan, this handsome pair (2) of quality vintage iron Halloween happy Jack-O-Lanterns with their friendly bi-faced designs and separate greenery toppers, (two charming faces on each lantern) still retain original orange, black and green paint- just the way we like to find them. Additionally we include the sturdy original color storage box.

Cleverly shaped in traditional gourd form, the green leafy iron tops are removeable to insert your favorite lighting device.

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

Dimensions: tallest is 9 inches tall to top 6 inches wide.

Good garden candidates, this is an ideal accent size for a small outdoor or indoor whimsical garden accent or might be a good accompaniment during the holidays. Can be conveniently carried and stored.

Great gift idea!

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. We are members of NAJGA- North American Japanese Garden Association.

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.

History of America’s Jack-o’-Lantern
Early Irish immigrants brought tradition of making jack-o’-lanterns at Halloween. Jack from Irish folklore was a blacksmith who tricked the devil but when he died, he was denied into both heaven and hell. After the devil turned him away, he gave Jack a burning ember and Jack hollowed out a turnip to carry the ember light. Irish immigrants remember this story by carving scary faces on turnips and inserting a burning piece of coal inside. When the Irish immigrated to America they found that pumpkins were more available and made better jack-o’-lanterns than turnips! Eventually candles replaced burning coals. Today you might use LED lights, oil or tea candles.

History of the lantern form:

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.