There is a great tradition of lantern making from the Far East. Each lantern has developed with particular characteristics so to lend itself to certain functions or placements, as well as being an object of beauty in its own right. These characteristics can be the lantern's effectiveness in giving off light, its ability to harmonize into or accentuate certain features in its surroundings, it reflective properties across water or its suitability regards space and general landscaping.
All our lanterns are made of excellent quality granite and are made to the highest standard of finish and we are sure you will be delighted with them. Most of our lanterns' light compartments are accessible with electricity by means of 2-3 cm hole bored through the lantern pieces below the light compartment.
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LTN027 Kodai Rokkaku Yukumi
Beautiful broad capped lantern with simple purity of lines. Excellent for emphasising rounded shapes elsewhere in its setting. Sometimes known as the 'snow viewing lantern' as snow on its large top makes a stunning feature.5 separately carved pieces. Light compartment electrically accessible.
Small Height: 40, base: , top diam: 40 Price £120.00 Medium Height: 68, base: 342, top diam: 55 Price £180.00 Large Height: 90, base: 502, top diam: 80 Price £440.00
Beautifully proportioned tall lantern with classical curved top. Spacious light compartment with four windows and wooden window frames. All pieces intricately carved. 6 separately carved pieces. Light compartment electrically accessible.
Small Height: 100, base: 362, top: 452 Price £220.00 Large Height: 120, base: 482, top: 602 Price £540.00
Exquisitely carved ornate lantern of stunning appearance. Hexagonal top with six window light compartment. Excellent for placing near water or where an overhang effect is suitable. Creates beautiful reflection images as all surfaces - including upper and lower surfaces - are intricately carved and suitable for viewing from any direction. 6 separately carved pieces. Light compartment electrically accessible with minor adaptation.
Small Height: 65, base: 50x40, top diam: 25 Price £120.00 Medium Height: 105, base: 50x40, top diam: 50 Price £240.00 Large Height: 100, base: 65x53, top diam: 75 Price £640.00
Elegant lantern of simple lines, the Miyoshi lantern is stunning placed in any entry way or along a garden path, either singularly or in a group. The lantern has two windows, one at the front and one at the back. Small moon shaped windows grace the other two sides. The name of the originator 'Miyoshi' is carved in the face of this lantern. 2 separately carved pieces. Light compartment electrically accessible.
Small Height: 70, base: 152, top: 152 Price £90.00 Large Height: 100, base: 182, top: 102 Price £160.00
Traditional low level lantern of pure simple lines. Large light compartment with four large windows to provide maximum illumination. Wooden window frames. Makes an excellent feature where height is not wanted or alternatively can be placed on pillar tops, such as gateways. 3 separate pieces. Light compartment electrically accessible.
Small Height: 40, base: 352, top: 402 Price £95.00 Large Height: 65, base: 502, top: 562 Price £250.00
Novel but traditional lantern. 'Kotoji' means 'harp tuner' and this lantern is so named as its legs are said to resemble the tuning forks of the Japanese musical instrument 'koto'. Its interesting shape allows for imaginative uses. Commonly one leg is placed on land and the other in water (in its footstool). Alternatively any two different surfaces such as earth, grass, gravel etc can be linked together. One leg is slightly longer than the other. 8 separately carved pieces (including 'footstool'). Light compartment electrically accessible.
