Description

10" inch tall detailed scale copy of a traditional Tendou Lantern Statues consist of 2 separately made molded parts. The top holds a candle. Traditional Asian pagodas give authenticity to a Eastern themed garden. Common to all is a hollowed light chamber (hibukuro) made to hold any kind of 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, primarily used to light the front of Buddhist temples. Mainly used to light doorways to shrines and temples, they converted under the influence by Japanese tea-master Sen-no-Rikkyu in the late 1500s to light evening tea ceremonies. Today, pagodas are used for visual delight. These beautiful miniature structures can be used to add depth to your Asian garden, aquariums, Bonsai arrangements, or to a room--a beautiful addition to any setting.