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ONE-OF-A-KIND FAMILY LANTERN COLLABORATION PIECE - WILL SHIP OUT IN APPROXIMATELY 5-10 BUSINESS DAYS.

 

Introducing The Lunar New Year Lantern, a very special and collaborative piece between my father and me. My father crafted the lantern frame out of solid Mahogany and I painted the four mulberry paper side panels, using watercolor ink. This Lunar New Year Lantern was a labor-intensive and time-consuming piece, due to the combination of crafting the actual lantern and painting each paper panel. Each panel features a different aspect of Lunar New Year: Panel 1 features an array of traditional sweets and treats handed out at Lunar New Year, Panel 2 features a cheerful and bold firework artwork, Panel 3 features a string of brightly colored lanterns, and Panel 4 features a landscape scene reminscent of traditional Chinese brush painting. This lantern is truly a one-of-a-kind piece and will hopefully serve as an heirloom piece in its new home that can be brought out each Lunar New Year or even kept in view year-round.

 

The lantern features a traditional Kumiko style, an ancient Japanese technique where pieces of wood are notched by hand tools before fitting the individual pieces together through lap joints. It is a labor-intensive process which requires patience and careful attention to detail. Kumiko typically refers to the latticework of the lantern’s panels which can be made in all sorts of designs and patterns, but for these lanterns, my father made the lattice components more simple to showcase the unique artwork.

 

The lantern features a candelabra bulb with a switch on the plug-in cord. The top panel of the lantern can be gently lifted up to change the bulb as needed. Be careful not to try and remove any of the side panels since those are all securely attached to the lantern frame and are not meant to be removed.

 

* Please note that these lanterns are crafted by hand out of natural solid wood and thus may show slight imperfections that we think highlight its beauty and uniqueness.

 

Thank you!

The Lunar New Year Lantern

$350.00Price
Out of Stock
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