9" inch tall detailed scale copy of a traditional Kowaku Ceramic Lantern

Statue is 2 separately made molded parts and accomodate a candle.

Traditional Asian lanterns and pagodas are essential to give authenticity to a Eastern themed garden with its simplicity and harmony. Lanterns and pagodas come in many different styles, sizes and shapes and have a hollowed light chamber (hibukuro) made to hold a light source.

Originally, garden lanterns (ishi-doro) and pagodas were introduced into Japan from China in the 6th century (Asuka period) at the same time as Buddhism to light the front of Buddhist temples. In the late 1500s Japanese tea-master Sen-no-Rikkyu made them more popular by adding them as a light source for evening tea ceremonies.

Today, pagodas add simplicity, depth, and balance to the gardens, aquariums, Bonsai arrangements, and accents within the greenery--a beautiful addition to any fine garden landscape setting.