Japanese Pagoda Lantern Copper with Blue Opalescence Marbles

In very good condition, see photos for enhanced details Heavy and sturdy Bottom unscrews to add a candle, I will include some tealights as well Made for outdoor use 10" Tall 6" Wide at roof 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, toro 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 *Clean and Smoke Free Home *I Ship within 1-2 Business Days *All Reasonable Offers Are Considered