Old Vintage Arts and Crafts Black Mission Lantern
$395.00
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Arts and Crafts Style with Original Paint
Great old American arts and crafts mission style lantern patterned after iconic Japanese Asian lanterns.
It is in fine condition with remnants of handsome original black paint remaining. Sturdy and expertly crafted in iron, this handsome mission architectural look lantern possesses the original panes of glass that can be removed from a screw inside for cleaning. You can place a candle or votive inside, or it could actually be wired to be electric, since the center support has a hole in place for this purpose. Innovative construction: hinged at the corners enabling you to easily lift the side slightly to unhook.
In a convenient portable size and displaying original attractive attractive black paint, this lantern may be suspended from the old loop or installed on any surface. Heavy hand cast, it is suitable for outdoor installation or interior installation in your favorite space. Signed John Wright on bottom.
Dimensions: Approximately 13 inches tall to top of loop handle and 5.5 inches wide
Good garden candidates- these are ideal accent sizes for a small outdoor or indoor Zen or Tea garden.
Provenance: Old American 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: All of our 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, 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.
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