Vintage Japanese Lantern (SKU: 25D-467-1) -

Vintage Japanese Lantern With Kiri-Mon Design - 1960s Showa Era (25D-467-1)

SKU:
25D-467-1
$930.00
IMPORTED FROM JAPAN
Dimensions: 11"W x 11"D x 12"H
Ship From Location: Berkeley, California
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Vintage Japanese Lantern With Kiri-Mon Design (SKU 25D-467-1)

Showa-era cast iron hanging lantern with bold openwork crest design

This vintage Japanese lantern, crafted in heavy cast iron, features richly textured surfaces and dramatic openwork panels. The rounded body rests on three small feet and is crowned with a solid finial and original hanging chain, allowing it to be suspended from an eave, garden post, or interior beam in the traditional manner.

The pierced motif evokes a stylized mon (family crest) framed by foliage, casting intricate shadows when illuminated. Originally made for candle or oil light, the interior now includes a simple socket, and electrical wiring can be installed to adapt the piece for contemporary use while preserving its wabi-sabi patina and authentic Showa character.

  • Origin: Japan
  • Era: Showa period, mid-20th century
  • Material: Cast iron
  • Use: Hanging andon-style lantern for indoor or garden display; can be converted so electrical wiring can be installed
  • Features: Rounded cast iron body with openwork crest and foliage, three small feet, top finial with hanging chain and ceiling cup, aged rustic patina, interior socket ready for modern lighting conversion
  • Dimensions: 11"W x 11"D x 12"H
  • Condition: Excellent vintage patina with age-appropriate wear and oxidation

A characterful Showa lantern that brings authentic Japanese atmosphere and sculptural presence to 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:
11"W x 11"D x 12"H