1940s Heavy Cast Iron Pagoda Hummingbird Lanterns - Set of 2

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They emit beautiful night light.
In a convenient portable size, may be suspended from cast iron chain or installed on … Read more They emit beautiful night light.
In a convenient portable size, may be suspended from cast iron chain or installed on any surface/ can stands alone on table no wobbling. Dramactic simple design with suspension ring .
Patina is appropriate to their good age.
Very nice for indoor display area, koi pond, patio or favorite outdoor garden space.

In Japan a to¯ro¯ (lantern) is a traditional lantern made of stone, wood, or metal. Like many others they 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. Marked made in China.
Roof 9 inch diameter
Height 6 inch
Height hook up 12
3 legs See less