Vintage Japanese Garden Lantern — Stone, 2000, Heisei Era (SKU: 25M-559)
Vintage Japanese Garden Lantern — 2000s, Heisei Era (SKU: 25M-559)
A Window of Stone, a Light for the Spirit
This charming small stone tōrō (garden lantern) bridges modern Heisei craftsmanship with timeless design rooted in centuries of Japanese garden aesthetics. With its square window frame and rounded dome, it resembles a gentle home — inviting the eye to imagine warm light flickering from within as dusk falls over a mossy garden path.
Though crafted in recent decades, it retains the rustic charm of hand-carved stonework, offering a peaceful presence whether placed in a garden, on a porch, or within a meditative indoor space. The lantern symbolizes guidance, memory, and spiritual clarity.
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Origin: Japan
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Era: 2000s, Heisei Period
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Material: Carved granite
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Use: Garden tōrō lantern, decorative lighting or stone ornament
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Features: Square base, framed window opening, dome-shaped top with rounded finial
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Dimensions: 11 1/2" Diameter x 18 1/2"H
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Condition: Excellent condition with minor natural wear
Let its presence anchor your garden in timeless stillness, where stone and shadow speak softly of peace.