About the Item

A handsome quality pair (2) of tall sturdy old "Iris, Flowers & Vines" tea garden lanterns in a convenient portable size. May be suspended from loop or installed on any surface using the three sturdy tripod feet. Dimensions: each is 15 inches tall to top of loop handle and 11 inches diameter, 2 pieces (base and fire box) Perfect for indoor or outdoor garden candidates- these are ideal accent sizes for any sun room, deck, or gallery area and/or outdoor tea garden or indoor Zen garden. Original poly chrome hand some blue paint visible on surfaces - good things from appropriate old age. Provenance: Old American- Asian garden. Many of our customers place tea or oil candles 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 Asian works of art come with our lifetime authenticity guarantee. 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.

Dimensions:
Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)Diameter: 11 in (27.94 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 2
Materials and Techniques:
Iron,Hand-Crafted,Hand-Painted
Place of Origin:
China
Period:
Late 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
Late 20th Century
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
South Burlington, VT
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1289216897631

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