Japanese, two-part lantern with helmet top, pierced paulownia and [shi-shi] lion design to light cage, tendril and flower relief design to body and [shi-shi] in relief to hexagonal base, calligraphy inscription in relief to top, rust-like patina (but not rust), 62 x 26 in.. Condition: top was originally welded to base but is now loose. Notes: This piece has been displayed inside for past 12 years. Please Note: Brunk Auctions provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, materials or any other feature of items being sold. No statement written or oral made by the auctioneer shall be deemed a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions or by any seller represented by Brunk Auctions. We are happy to provide additional photographs to aid in your decision. We do not give refunds.. Provenance: Collection of Commander USNR (Ret.) Wayne S. and Mrs. Lydia B. Shiver, Asheboro, North Carolina top was originally welded to base but is now loose