Rankei Lantern Kyoto Range 45 cm Dia x 90 cm Height

The Rankei Lantern Kyoto Range is a very popular stone lantern that is famous for its characteristic bended Sao on which the Hibukuro rests in a balanced way. The lantern is often placed elegantly along the waterside. Additionally, it also fits perfectly in other spots of the Japanese garden such as next to the garden path or surrounded by green. The Rankei Lantern Kyoto Range is made up of multiple independent parts that need to be carefully stacked on top of each other to create a perfectly balanced lantern.The Rankei Lantern Kyoto Range are without a doubt one of the most characteristic part of the traditional Japanese garden. The Rankei Lantern Kyoto Range integrates perfectly into Japanese garden. All Japanese holy sites, such as Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines, use stone lanterns as sacred light sources. Ever since then, one or multiple stone lanterns are featured in almost every traditional Japanese garden.The Rankei Lantern Kyoto Range is natural Hand carved from natural silver grey granite, some in 6 separate individual pieces and Features a distinctive curved column which is set from the base rock.The Rankei Lantern Kyoto Range is available in 2 sizesRankei Lantern Kyoto Range: Height 90 cm, top lid 45 cm Dia. Weight 120kgRankei Lantern Kyoto Range: Height 105 cm, top lid 60 cm Dia. Weight 180kg  The lantern is drilled to accept a low voltage light that we offer for an additional £35.If you prefer a more rustic feel to your ornament, then we would recommend the Rankei Nara style.