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Ryu no Uroko Tsuridoro, Japanese Antique Metal Lantern
  • Ryu no Uroko Tsuridoro, Japanese Antique Metal Lantern - YO23010149
  • Ryu no Uroko Tsuridoro, Japanese Antique Metal Lantern - YO23010149
  • Ryu no Uroko Tsuridoro, Japanese Antique Metal Lantern - YO23010149
  • Ryu no Uroko Tsuridoro, Japanese Antique Metal Lantern - YO23010149
  • Ryu no Uroko Tsuridoro, Japanese Antique Metal Lantern - YO23010149

Item description - YO23010149
In Japan, metal lanterns are seen as sacred light sources. A common used way to ward off evil spirits and entities. That is why they can be spotted at temples and shrines all over the country, as well as at peoples homes and in gardens.

Most Japanese metal lanterns can be placed on the floor or on a cabinet, but it is more usual to hang them from a chain. This is where the name Tsuridōrō (釣り灯籠) comes from, which roughly translates to hanging lantern. There are multiple methods to fix the light inside the lantern. Think of a candle or oil lamp, but electricity is also a widely used option. The light shining from inside the lantern, and silhouettes it casts, results in a wonderful warm ambiance.

This particular Tsuridōrō is very authentic in appearance. The panels show carvings of trees, flowers and bamboo shoots and the roof is decorated with small bells. The name Ryū no Uroko (竜の鱗) is Japanese for dragon scales. This is in reference to the structure of the entire lantern which looks a lot like the scales of a dragon.

Specifications
• Origin: Nagoya, Aichi prefectuur, Japan
• Material: Cast Iron
• Age: Meiji Period
• Condition: Good

Model and sizes

Model: Length: Width: Height: Price:
YO23010149 22 cm 22 cm 30 cm € 850.00

EUR: 850.00  ≈  EUR:  850.00


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