A beautiful original large Buddhist temple sitting lantern called Koshi Tsuridoro. These lanterns are placed in front of the entrance to the temple itself. The verdigris copper and wood construction is decorated with 8 panels of scrolling arabesque designs of lotuses. The front pair panels are hinged and they are secured with a lock and sliding flat pin.The diminutive transom panels of swirling cloud cut-outs sets the square domed roof on 4 piers. The panels are perforated with swirling clouds which are joined with four terminating copper clad braces and a central Hoju finial. The roof corners have decorative spandrel heads which holds the hanging wind chimes and bells. Lastly, the lantern sits on short Cabriole legs.

Age: Edo Period (1800-1850)

Dimensions: 32 1/4" Wide by 45" High by 32 1/4" Deep