Foreign Friday

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Cast-iron Lantern
April 1980

These lanterns were used throughout Japan. Some were round; others, square. I am kicking myself for not purchasing one while I was there.

Comments

  1. sandyApril 1, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    Why were these used in Japan? Perhaps you could find someone at a Art Fair to fashion one for you from metal?

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  2. Tracy BatchelderApril 1, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    I've seen versions of these, designed to be used indoors as a decorative accent. They are not nearly as nice as the one in your photo and they are usually not cast iron.

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  3. Changes in the windApril 1, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    Oh I wish you would have...very pretty.

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  4. hakuchoApril 2, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    Gosh...You didn't bring any of those lanterns home?? They certainly are lovely. Make sure they're on your list for the next trip ;)

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