Japanese Lantern, Stone sculpture in Boston Public Garden, United States
The Japanese Lantern stands on the western shore of the lagoon in Boston Public Garden, mounted on a granite boulder base from Rockport, Massachusetts.
Dating from 1587, this lantern was presented to Boston in 1904 by Japanese art dealer Bunkio Matsuki, who operated an antiques shop in the city.
The lantern represents traditional Japanese garden illumination methods, which expanded from Buddhist temples to enhance outdoor spaces through decorative lighting.
Visitors can find this stone and metal structure near the lagoon's edge in Boston Public Garden, the first public botanical garden in the United States.
The lantern underwent a complete restoration in 1993, during which specialists mounted it on a natural stone foundation selected from Massachusetts quarries.
Location: Boston
Website: https://boston.gov/departments/arts-and-culture/boston-art-commission
GPS coordinates: 42.35439,-71.07029
Latest update: March 8, 2025 16:34
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