NAGOYA BONSAI PACKAGE - 25 BONSAI ORNAMENTS. BONSAI. Start Price USD 56.95 Current Price USD 56.95 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, October 07, 2008 End Time Thursday, November 06, 2008 Location SAN FRANCISCO, CA See more about 'NAGOYA BONSAI PACKAGE - 25 BONSAI ORNAMENTS. BONSAI.' Description NAGOYA BONSAI PACKAGE (25 Mini Bonsai Size Lanterns) Ornaments to accent your bonsai garden they are also great for feng shui, miniature Zen gardens,  doll house tea room or garden displays, desktop or computer area. terrariums, fish bowls. fish aquariums. Stone lanterns were originally introduced into Japan from China over a thousand years ago. The first were made of metal, and were primarily used to light doorways to shrines and temples. They were later made of stone, for use in Japanese gardens; but it wasn't until they were introduced into Japanese tea gardens by Japanese tea-master Sen-no-Rikkyu that they really became a major garden element. Japanese tea ceremonies were often held in the evenings, and light was needed to guide guests to the tea room. Stone lanterns can be classified into four basic categories: tachi-gata (pedestal lanterns), ikekomi-gata (buried lanterns), oki-gata (small, set lanterns) and yukimi-gata (snow-viewing lanterns). Today, stone lanterns are primarily used for garden enhancements and for visual delight. My miniature bonsai garden lanterns are made of Polyresin mixed with genuine granite stone powder.  This provides a more realistic and detailed casting than plastic; however, this also makes the piece more fragile than plastic and subject to imperfections. You may see that this gives the lanterns a certain rough-hewn, rustic appearance.  Some may also tilt a bit; but this can sometimes be accommodated by positioning.  Please understand that these are characteristics of the casting process, and should be expected. PACKAGE INCLUDES 25 BONSAI SIZE RUSTIC LANTERNS.  IF YOU ARE NOT GOING TO PUT THEM INTO YOUR AQUARIUM, YOU MAY SPRAY PAINT THEM WITH GOLD, OR SILVER SPRAY PAINT. HERE IS A GOOD TIP THAT I’VE RECEIVED FROM our eBay member: mikengreenwood “I give you a tip on making the lanterns look incredible in 30 minutes.  Use the brand rustoleum multicolored textured paint (about $4.97 can).  It comes in three colors at Walmart and Lowes.  Beige, green, and dark grey.....all of which looks like granite and the lanterns loose none of their detail....”   ---  THANKS TO  mikengreenwood If you have experimented with other paints, and would like to share the information with other buyers, please email me the information and I will include it with my listings.  If you have photographs of your Bonsais or Mini Japanese Landcapes with my Pagodas/Lanterns and don't mind sharing them with our eBay community, please email them to me, so I may post them on any of my listings.  Suggestions are also welcome. eMail  jaime@sunvalleyusa.com Special Thanks to eBay member ID sno-kone, for all the help and suggestions to my listings. HERE IS THE LIST OF WHAT YOU WOULD BE GETTING ON THE PACKAGE: TWO 2” KODAI YUKIMI - Traditional square legged snow viewing lantern, plain design open style hexagonal lantern, roof and capping piece. Normal 0 An exquisite little talking piece this is. TWO 2” ROKKAKU YUKIMI -  'Yukimi' snow viewing lantern, the upturned corners of the roof section help to capture the snowfall, used near ponds or streams.  Normal 0 One of our favourites. The perfect addition to your Bonsai Garden. TWO 2” MARU YUKIMI - Classic snow viewing round top with cross pane round center and subtle curved three-footed base.  Often placed near water elements in Asian gardens. Humble Bonsai Size. G Normal 0 uaranteed to wonderfully complement your bonsai. TWO 2” KANJUJI - Kanjuji. [kansyuji] Normal 0 "GUARDIAN" A fabulous Japanese rectangular lantern. It has a simple lines and structure,  with gently curved rectangular roof and capping piece.   TWO 2” TENGATYAYA & ONE 4" TENGATYAYA - Tengatyaya [Tenka-Chaya] Simple Japanese "Oki-Gata" rustic square lantern for direct sitting on the ground or a stone. Designed to look rustic. TWO 2” MIYOSHI & ONE 4" MIYOSHI - . An elegant, simple classical lantern of Ikekomi-gata (buried) style of lantern. The name of the original designer "Miyoshi" is carved in the pedestal face Usually placed in an entrance to a path or along the path.  Normal 0 where the eye-catching combination of engraved characters and appealing shape are guaranteed to wonderfully complement even the barest of surrounds TWO 2” TOUROU YUKIMI - Normal 0 Normal 0 Normal 0 The Tourou is a traditional Yukimi (Snow-Viewing) style lantern. Much more simple, basic style of Japanese craftsmanship. The Tourou has a round shaped roof, and curved leg base.. Suits most Bonsai Garden styles and shapes. Designed to look rustic, they blend beautifully into the Bonsai landscape. As the lantern cap captures the snow fall, the lantern is believed to be at it's greatest beauty reflecting the purity of simple lines.  Yukimi lanterns are very popular used near water elements. TWO 2” GINKAKUJI - A Ginkakuji is a stone water-basin used by Buddhist Monks during the Kamakura (13th century) period. Originally these stone containers were located outside temples and shrines..  The Ginkakuji was named after a  temple with a beautiful garden in Kyoto They were filled with pure water and used for cleansing the hands and wetting the mouth before entering. In ancient times it was thought that this practice would purify themselves before entering the tea house. The tea masters popularized the use of basins which were placed in parks and in the gardens of wealthy patrons. Artisans created several new styles to compliment these private gardens. Today the water basin can be the most distinctive element in a garden. They greatly enhance a gardens interest and beauty while using a minimum of space. ONE 4” KASUGA GATA - The "Kasuga" is probably the definitive "tachi-gata " or pedestal type lantern. It has a Pagoda style kasa or hat and a side panel featuring the image of a deer. Kasuga lanterns are usually placed in a prominent location near a gate, entrance or path intersection. It is named after the ancient Kasuga shrine in Nara, Japan. According to the legend, deer served as messengers of the gods, carrying news from paradise. This style of lantern dates back to the early "Ashikaga” period. ONE 4” EITOKUJI -   Traditional Japanese Eitokuji lantern for bonsai landscape. Ornate pillar gata base supporting 4 side lantern top and round cross pane. Normal 0 Another talking-piece which will give the garden that has "everything" that which it actually doesn't. Interesting piece which proves the point of the essence of Japanese art ONE 4” KOTOJI - A Japanese lantern with twin arched pillars. Koto means 'Harp Tuner' and the legs are said to resemble the tuning forks of the Japanese musical instrument Koto. Usually one leg is placed in the water with the other on the ground, contrasting the difference between land and water. ONE 4” RANKEI - A Rankei style lantern is usually situated to overlook the water's edge, to create a beautiful reflected image in the water.  It is a hexagonal lantern, has an offset base with a square curved lantern support,  diagonal lattice work, roof piece and cap.   Normal 0 With one of these in your Bonsai Garden, not only will you see, you will feel the difference that it makes. ONE 4” DOUFU - Designed to look rustic, they blend beautifully into the landscape of a bonsai.  These lanterns were not only for visual balance, their height and structure was quite functional.  The lines carved into the top and base served to direct water off the lantern.  ONE 4” KAKU - Normal 0 A Tachi-Gata lantern, hexagonal design.  Interestingly carved and of such a presence that it suits that garden with the slightly taller trees, however place as required such that the reflection of the moon is not obscured.  This elegant little lantern adds the secret spice to your Bonsai garden. ONE 4" KAKU DAIKAKU - Normal 0 The Kaku Daikaku  is a classic example of a Japanese rustic "tachi-gata" or a pedestal style lantern.  4 sided,  an exquisite little talking piece this is. Conveniently sized for your bonsai. We are making  a Special eBay Introductory offer for the 25 Piece Nagoya Bonsai Package at, $ 56.95 Plus $12.95 Priority Mail Shipping  (Please note that I'm a new seller and do not have photographs of all my lanterns yet, please see my other listing for pictures of the listed lanterns)  Errors subject to correction.THANK YOU Place a Bid!