Vintage Japanese Hanging Lantern (SKU: 25D-290-1) -

Vintage Japanese Hanging Lantern - 1950s Showa Era (25D-290-1)

SKU:
25D-290-1
$470.00
IMPORTED FROM JAPAN
Dimensions: 9"W x 9"D x 12"H
Ship From Location: Berkeley, California
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Vintage Japanese Hanging Lantern, Showa Era (SKU 25D-290-1)

Showa-era cast iron tsuri-dōrō with richly weathered wabi-sabi patina

This spherical vintage Japanese hanging lantern, or tsuri-dōrō, is crafted in heavy cast iron with an intricate openwork pattern that scatters light in soft, organic shapes. The body rests on three small feet, allowing it to be used either as a hanging lantern or as a low-standing accent for an entryway, garden alcove, or interior tokonoma.

Decades of outdoor use have given the surface a deep, even rusted finish that embodies the Japanese appreciation for wabi-sabi—beauty in age and imperfection. A gourd-shaped finial and circular suspension ring crown the lantern, while the original iron chain remains attached, making it ideal for authentic Showa-period ambiance in a tea garden, porch, or curated interior display.

  • Origin: Japan
  • Era: Showa period (mid-20th century)
  • Material: Cast iron
  • Use: Hanging or standing lantern for candle or small oil lamp
  • Features: Spherical openwork design, gourd finial with hanging ring, original iron chain, three small feet, richly rusted wabi-sabi surface
  • Dimensions: 9"W x 9"D x 12"H
  • Condition: Weathered vintage condition with stable surface rust and oxidation consistent with age and outdoor use

A characterful Showa-era piece that brings the quiet glow of a traditional Japanese garden into any space.

 

As part of our mission to preserve and share Japanese craftsmanship, we offer antiques that were made not just to be admired, but to be used. These pieces were crafted for everyday life, and we honor their purpose by ensuring they can continue to be enjoyed and lived with today.

We use professional studio lighting to highlight the natural character of the wood. As a result, the tone may appear slightly warmer than under natural daylight.

All vintage and antique items are sold as-is. Each piece may exhibit signs of age, including scratches, wear, or minor imperfections. These are not considered defects but natural evidence of the item’s authenticity and age.

Additional Information
size:
9"W x 9"D x 12"H