Description :

Asian Style Weathered Garden Lantern Shrine with Buddha Figure

This distinctive garden shrine lantern features a pagoda-style design with weathered metal construction showing extensive outdoor patina. The lantern houses a small Buddha figurine in red robes within its open compartment. The piece displays significant aging and verdigris patina from years of garden exposure, creating an authentic weathered appearance. The architectural design includes a pointed finial top and Asian-inspired proportions. Originally intended as a decorative garden accent piece, this lantern combines spiritual symbolism with outdoor display functionality. The weathering has created unique color variations across the metal surfaces, ranging from copper tones to green patina effects. The open design allows for natural ventilation while protecting the figurine within.

Mid to late 20th century garden ornament, likely manufactured between 1970-1990s as part of the Asian-inspired garden decor trend that became popular in American landscaping during this period.