First we have seen

original painted surfaces.

This striking antique pair (2) of unusual hand painted evergreen tree lighting iron lanterns complete with their original decorative holly embossed square bases remind us of the holidays and gifts to be thankful for.

They are the first of this design we have seen. We marvel at the creatively designed tree perforations, the toppers, and fine original antique bases.

Sturdily heavy hand cast/crafted the designer purposely designed perforations allow light to beam from within. They were also thoughtfully cast on all four sides and were well designed In a convenient portable size. The doors work well and allow convenient access to insert and place your favorite led or wax candles. Most of their original green and red poly chrome paint remains. Their sturdy square iron bases may be installed on any surface.

Dimensions: 10 inches tall and 7 inches diameter

Good garden candidates- these are ideal accent sizes for visually appealing indoor display or outdoor spaces.

Provenance: Old American- Japanese garden.

Many of our customers place led tea lights inside the main section making a romantic and enjoyable decorative accent for entertaining friends and family. They are also a good 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.

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 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, toro 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.