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Stone Lanterns (Ishi-Doro)

Waking in the night;
the lamp is low,
the oil freezing.
Basho Matsuo (1644 ~ 1694)

Stone lanterns were originally introduced into Japan from China over a thousand years ago. The first ones were made of metal and primarily used to light doorways to shrines and temples.

They were later made of stone for use in Japanese gardens, but it wasn't until they were introduced into Japanese tea gardens by Japanese tea-master Sen-no-Rikkyu did they really become a major garden element.

Japanese tea ceremonies were often held in the evenings and light was needed to guide guests to the tea room.
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Katrurra Lantern Fujian - 90cm *FREE DEL UK*
Katrurra Lantern Fujian - 90cm *FREE DEL UK*
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£1121.76
Rustic Kanu-Cha Lantern 1m high
Rustic Kanu-Cha Lantern 1m high
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£920.46
Shendo Lantern Fujian - 90cm approx*FREE DEL UK*
Shendo Lantern Fujian - 90cm approx*FREE DEL UK*
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£1200.39
Amayana 90cm Pedestal Lantern - Available in 2 sizes from 900mm
Amayana 90cm Pedestal Lantern - Available in 2 sizes from 900mm
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£1044.56
Dome Cheya Lantern - available in 3 Sizes
Dome Cheya Lantern - available in 3 Sizes
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£323.91
Kakutaika 75cm and 90cm High - Ideal for the smaller garden
Kakutaika 75cm and 90cm High - Ideal for the smaller garden
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£568.83
Kaniuji-San Lantern 90cm High - Ideal for the smaller garden
Kaniuji-San Lantern 90cm High - Ideal for the smaller garden
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£1383.45
Kansyuji Rectangular Lantern - Available in two sizes
Kansyuji Rectangular Lantern - Available in two sizes
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£898.40
Kasuga Pedestal Lantern - Available in 4 sizes from 900mm
Kasuga Pedestal Lantern - Available in 4 sizes from 900mm
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£1267.50
Katrurra Lantern Fujian - 90cm *FREE DEL UK*
Katrurra Lantern Fujian - 90cm *FREE DEL UK*
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£1121.76
Kinitu Snow Lantern
Kinitu Snow Lantern
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£544.60
Kinitu-San Open Granite Snow Lantern 80cm tall
Kinitu-San Open Granite Snow Lantern 80cm tall
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£1365.00
Kitasagae Rokkaku Toro 90cm Pedestal Lantern - Available in 2 sizes from 900mm
Kitasagae Rokkaku Toro 90cm Pedestal Lantern - Available in 2 sizes from 900mm
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£987.03
Kodai Yukimi Lantern Available in two sizes
Kodai Yukimi Lantern Available in two sizes
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£776.48
Kotoji Lantern 1000h - 2 sizes 750mm and 1000mm
Kotoji Lantern 1000h - 2 sizes 750mm and 1000mm
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£612.53