This large and impressive granite lantern" Sangatsu-do" is a classic ancient "tachi-gata or pedestal type lantern.

This large and impressive granite lantern" Sangatsu-do" is a classic ancient "tachi-gata or pedestal type lantern and is used at Japanese Buddhist temples as the carvings on the sides relate, used as a guardian to the entrance of the temples, and also throughout Japan can be seen at the entrance to many tea gardens. This lantern will make a bold statement in any Japanese garden with a height of 1520mm and total weight of 400kg carved in solid G-603 salt & pepper grey granite.