Vintage Japanese Cast Iron LANTERN

Large, heavy, intricate cast iron intricate grid work on six sided Antique Japanese Tsuridoro Temple. Or Garden or House Lantern. Metal lanterns are seen as sacred light sources in Japan.

Used in Buddhist temples, Shinto shrines and in regular houses in garden or in house. This is an antique original. Please see all pictures as they are part of description. One of the six sides is a door to put fat candle in.

Unusual lantern, the six sided bottom and feet. Large at 12 (with hanger up). Lantern is from the Meiji Period. 12"inches Height (top of hanger) x 9.5" inches Wide.

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