• Style: Traditional Japanese / Zen Garden Art / Mid-Century Asian • Estimated Period: Mid-to-Late 20th Century • Country of Origin: Japan • Materials: Heavy Cast Iron • Object Type: Hanging Candle Lantern / Tea Light Holder A wonderfully detailed and heavy vintage Japanese cast iron garden lantern sculpted in the whimsical form of a fantail "Demekin" (telescope) goldfish. The piece showcases incredible dimensional casting, from its iconic bulbous eyes and expressive mouth to the beautifully textured, fluid folds of its fins and layered tail. The main body features a reticulated lattice pattern designed to cast safe, ambient shadows when illuminated from within. Equipped with a sturdy suspension loop integrated into the upper dorsal fin, it is perfectly suited for hanging from a patio beam, tree branch, or shepherd's hook. The underside features a broad open aperture allowing for the effortless placement and replacement of tea lights, votive candles, or small LED modules. This timeless piece of Japanese iron art adds an elegant, serene ambiance to any indoor alcove or outdoor Zen garden. Overall: Very good vintage condition with a solid, structurally sound frame.