Japan Big Hand Painted Leaping Frog Lighting Lantern

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Japan Big Hand Painted Leaping Frog Lighting Lantern

About the Item

One of a kind "Leaping Frog" lantern witrh original hand painted green body surfaces- hard to find original that emits brilliant night light Brilliantly designed and a handsome lantern to admire at night Japan, this handsome quality old style "leaping frog" iron garden lantern is an exceptionally rare find and an authentic old work of art. It survives with its original hand painted green colored legs, body, and two charming original yellow glass eyes that make it especially desireable. Created to original eponymous master craftsmanship standards, this wonderful frog is an especially hard to find style and will be highly coveted in years ahead. Many of our customers may conveniently place LED or a tea light inside the bottom of the main section - which holds a tea light or candle- making a romantic and enjoyable decorative accent for entertaining friends and family. In a convenient portable size, it may be installed on any surface. Substantial dimensions: 12.5 inches long and 7 inches wide. Good indoor or garden candidate with attractive and prolific pierced perforations that burst with shining light at night. This rare frog is an ideal accent size for your favorite indoor display, or for a special outdoor garden space. Provenance: Old American Japanese garden. An excellent choice for your indoor display or outdoor garden space. Lifetime guarantee of authenticity. 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: 4.25 in (10.8 cm)Width: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)
Style:
Showa (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Iron,Cast,Hand-Painted
Place of Origin:
Japan
Period:
Mid-20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
Mid-20th Century
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
South Burlington, VT
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1289227856122