• Oval iron hanging lantern with interlocking coin motif cutwork decoration
  • 19th century Edo iron lantern detail of interlocking coin motif cutwork
  • Close-up of coin motif symbolism on Japanese iron hanging lantern
  • Interior view of Edo period oval iron lantern showing candle holder
  • Hanging hardware detail on 19th century Japanese reticulated iron lantern
  • Alternate angle of Japanese Edo period iron lantern with coin pattern openwork
  • Side view of 19th century oval iron lantern showing 14x9.5-inch proportions
  • Detail of iron surface patina on Edo period Japanese hanging lantern
  • Bottom view of reticulated iron lantern showing base openwork construction
  • Full view of Japanese Edo period iron hanging lantern with coin motif
  • Close-up of patina and casting quality on 19th century Japanese iron lantern
  • Top section of Edo period Japanese iron lantern showing hanging mechanism
  • Alternate perspective of Japanese reticulated oval iron lantern, 14 inches height
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Hanging Lantern

Hanging Lantern

1,300
1,300
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Reticulated oval iron lantern decorated with interlocking coin motifs, symbolic of wealth, prosperity, and good fortune. Such designs were often incorporated into household and temple furnishings to invite abundance and protection, while the openwork structure cast patterned light that enhanced both practical use and aesthetic effect.

19c. Japan
Iron
14" height x 9 ½" width x 9 ½” depth
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Hanging Lantern