{"product_id":"vintage-japan-buddhist-temple-lantern","title":"Vintage 1950’s Japanese Buddhist Temple Lantern","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese Buddhist Temple Altar Oil Lamp — c. 1950s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA finely crafted Japanese bronze altar oil lamp, traditionally associated with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eButsudan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—the Buddhist household altar. Dating to around the 1950s, this sculptural piece is richly decorated with intricate lotus leaves, flowers and botanical motifs, reflecting the refined symbolism and craftsmanship of traditional Japanese Buddhist objects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandcrafted using the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elost-wax bronze technique\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the lamp is composed of eight individually crafted bronze sections, carefully assembled to create its elegant, vertical form. The beautifully sculpted lotus details lend the piece a sense of serenity and timelessness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe lamp has been \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewell preserved and remains in good vintage condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with a naturally aged bronze patina that enhances its character and presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA distinctive decorative object for collectors of Japanese antiques, Buddhist art and traditional craftsmanship, or as an evocative statement piece within a curated interior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapan, circa 1950s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBronze\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLost-wax casting technique\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEight-part construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLotus leaf and floral decoration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal vintage condition with natural patina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditionally associated with a Buddhist Butsudan altar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 56 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiameter: 19 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll of our pieces are authentic vintage finds, which means they come with a unique history and character. Signs of age, wear, and minor imperfections are to be expected and are part of what makes each item one-of-a-kind. We do our best to describe and photograph all notable details, so please review the images and descriptions carefully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kevin Seah Home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54372892410172,"sku":"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/sg-en\/listing\/1877939054\/vintage-tauno-wirkkala-revontulet-glass?ref=user_profile\u0026frs=1","price":1000.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0249\/8576\/files\/FFACDEA3-4176-4F57-8055-924EE2FCD220.jpg?v=1789026446","url":"https:\/\/www.kevinseah.com\/products\/vintage-japan-buddhist-temple-lantern","provider":"Kevin Seah Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}