About Lanterns

Japanese stone lanterns were first used in ancient Shinto shrines where they served as votive lights. In the sixteenth century, Japanese tea masters included the stone lantern in Buddhist tea gardens as a means to light the way with their rustic beauty and rich light. From classic to contemporary, Stone Forest lanterns are informed by this centuries-old tradition.
Stone Forest has been hand carving traditional Japanese lanterns and our own original stone lantern designs for 20 years. Whether you are looking for a traditional Japanese stone lantern or a more contemporary addition to your landscape, our lantern selection has a quality you will not find anywhere else.
Our traditional Japanese stone lanterns are made to exacting Japanese specifications. Stone Forest can custom carve any style Japanese lantern at your request.

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Blue-Gray Granite.
39 x 18 x 0 in.

GL11, 250lbs $449 Freight not calculated More Info

Description: This traditional Japanese stone lantern was originally created to stand near ponds, streams, or rivers. It casts light in all directions to create inviting reflections.

The wide roof of this Japanese stone lantern reflects the flatness of the water and catches snow in colder climates to further connect it with its natural surroundings. We carve the Rankei stone lantern in high density blue-gray granite to hold its intricate detailing.

To learn more about Stone Lanterns, check out our blog article here: Stone Forest | Blog

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