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Stone Lanterns (Page 1)
Our carved granite stone lanterns will leave add timeless beauty to your japanese garden.  We carry the largest selection of stone lanterns in the US.  Stone lantern history and information.  For a beautiful visual night effect, insert a candle or electrical light in the lighthouse of the lanterns. 

 

 

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Pre-drilled with a hole for electrical - Granite lanterns that state they are "pre-drilled with a hole for electrical" means that the lantern is drilled with a approximately a 3/4" hole up through the inside of the granite lantern up to the light box. This is a wonderful feature for it allows you to install low voltage electrical wiring if you should decide to enlighten in your garden! Electrical wiring is not included but can be found at all hardware stores in the outside landscape lighting section.

 

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oribe stone lanternOribe
First produced in the Momyana period and is among the oldest japanese garden lanterns known. The lantern is a classic representation of a "planted" stone lantern style for they do not have a base at the bottom. The Oribe lantern has a carved Buddha at the base of the lantern. Predrilled for electrical

 



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glrivercb.jpg (44002 bytes)Riverside
Riverside stone lanterns are usually placed to overlook a pond or stream for they create a beautiful image in the water reflection.

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kasu.jpg (37482 bytes)Kasuga
The Kasuga lantern is a classic example of a japanese "tachi-gata" or pedestal style lantern. This style of lantern dates back to the Ashikaga period. It is commonly used as a focal point and the stone carvings on the light box often relate to its origin.    
Pre-drilled for electrical.

 

 

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miyoshi.jpg (35021 bytes)Miyoshi
The name of the originator "Miyoshi" is carved in the face of this elegant granite lantern. This is a classic ikekomi-gata (buried) style japanese lantern.  The Miyoshi is stunning placed in an entry way or along a garden path. Predrilled for electrical.

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grusticlg.jpg (38264 bytes)Rustic Lantern

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glkotocb.jpg (31289 bytes)Kotoji Lantern
This lantern is an outstanding symbol of japanese creative symmetry in stone. The lantern is named Kotoji meaning "harp tuner", for the two legs on which the body of the lantern stands are said to resemble to tuning forks of the japanese musical instrument "koto". Usually one leg is placed on the land and the other in water, reflecting the interdependence of land and water.

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gguidecb.jpg (29693 bytes)Square Guide Stone

pre-drilled for electrical

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