Japanese Tōrō Lantern

Japanese Tōrō Lantern Combination

Consists of: Lantern Base, Lantern Bottom, Lantern Cage, Lantern Core, Lantern Lid,

Tiered Ball Ornament. The total weight of all casts 313lbs.

Lantern Base: When used alone, the 70 pound concrete product from this mold makes an excellent stool or elevating base for flower urns, etc.

Height: 13-1/2”
Legs will fit into 22” circle at bottom
Leg dimensions: min. 4-3/4” on outside, min. 3-1/4” inside, 2-3/4” thick

Lantern Bottom: The hexagon design of the base compliments that of the lid. The concrete item weighs only about 50 pounds.

The point to point diameter: 19-1/2″
Overall height 5″

Lantern Cage: The concrete item weighs approximately 25 pounds and is open both at the top and bottom so that it can be locked into position.

Height 8-3/4”
Diameter 13-3/4″

Alternate Lantern Cage: Two options (more later), the concrete cage weighs about 23 pounds.

The window-pane type openings cover an area 3-1/4″ high by 6-3/4” long
Cage is 8-3/4″ high
Diameter 13-3/4″

Lantern Lid: Features six ornate Japanese Toro Trees on top surface and a projecting ring on the bottom for positive location. The finished hexagon shaped concrete lid weighs about 135 pounds.

Point to point diameter: 30″
Overall thickness: 6-1/2”

Tiered Ball Ornament: Although the ornament could be omitted and reduce the overall height of the assembled lantern to 33″, it adds a special oriental touch that completes the lantern. Item weighs approximately 10 pounds.

Height: 11-5/8”
Diameter of the bottom ball: 5-3/4”
Because the ornament fits over the center peak of the lantern lid, it adds only a net height of 10″ to the assembled lantern.

Buff Dyed Japanese Concrete Lantern