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Large Lotus-Canopy Yoraku Hanging Ornament Pair — Gilt-Finish Aluminum, 5-Tier / 7-Drop (Temple Hardware)
Large Lotus-Canopy Yoraku Hanging Ornament Pair — Gilt-Finish Aluminum, 5-Tier / 7-Drop (Temple Hardware)
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Matched Lotus-Canopy Yoraku Hanging Ornament Pair
This matched pair of lotus-canopy yoraku hanging ornaments is the kind of detail that quietly changes an altar from assembled to architecturally complete. Designed as temple-style hanging hardware, each piece reads like a miniature chandelier of devotion: a lotus canopy crown above cascading tiers of cutwork pendants that catch light and turn it into presence.
The silhouette is a classic tier-and-drop configuration (five tiers / seven drops), scaled for larger household altars, annex rooms, or restoration projects where proportion matters. The canopy diameter is compact and disciplined, while the total drop length gives the visual gravity collectors want without overwhelming the interior.
Material is gilt-finish aluminum (gold-tone plating / gold-plated style finish). The surface reflects light intensely, so minor texture changes may read differently across photographs versus in-person viewing. Condition is represented as unused stock; as with stored metal altar hardware, micro-scuffs, faint handling marks, or tiny finish variations can exist from storage and packing contact, but overall presentation is clean and installation-ready.
Why Yoraku Matters
Yoraku ornaments are not decoration; they function as ritual architecture. They articulate the vertical axis of the altar space, frame the central field, and symbolically extend the sanctuary upward. For restorers and serious households, correct proportion is the first priority: the right hanging pieces make the interior feel ordered, intentional, and complete.
Specifications
- Configuration: 5 tiers / 7 drops
- Material: aluminum with gold-tone plated style finish
- Overall drop length (each): approx. 27.0 cm
- Lotus canopy diameter (each): approx. 6.5 cm
- Included: matched pair (2 pieces)
Customs Classification
- HS (primary, recommended): 7616.99 (Other articles of aluminum — commonly used for metal temple fittings/ornaments)
- HS (alternate, if required): 8306.29 (Other ornaments of base metal — sometimes applied depending on composition and customs practice)
Confidence & Verification Notes
Finish and substrate are described as aluminum with a gold-tone plated style finish based on the provided specification. If your compliance team requires a metallurgical confirmation for import classification, add a simple material statement to the packing workflow prior to export.
Collector’s Resonance
This pair is for the household or institution that treats altar space as interior architecture: a restoration-minded collector, a diaspora home upgrading to temple-standard fittings, or an estate-scale altar room where proportional hardware matters as much as the icon itself.
Authenticity & Stewardship
Evaluated under the Japonista Authentication Framework™:
- Material, carving, and surface-study comparison
- Iconographic and stylistic verification
- Condition and stability review (surface integrity)
- Construction assessment and handling-risk evaluation
Guaranteed 100% Authentic. Covered by the Japonista Lifetime Authenticity Warranty™.
A Note on Stewardship and Collecting
At Japonista, we approach Buddhist statues, sacred images, and ritual objects not merely as collectibles, but as cultural and spiritual artifacts deserving of respect, understanding, and careful presentation. Every piece we offer is thoughtfully examined, researched, and curated with sensitivity to its origin, meaning, and historical role.
Our role is not only to offer access to rare and meaningful objects, but to serve as responsible custodians—connecting the right works with collectors who value depth, intention, and authenticity.
Inquiries, Availability, and Private Consideration
Some of the cultural and heritage works may allow room for discussion, while others are held firmly due to rarity, condition, or cultural importance. All inquiries are reviewed personally and discreetly, and we welcome thoughtful questions or expressions of interest.
If you are exploring a particular theme, deity, lineage, or period—or seeking guidance in building a focused collection—our concierge team is always available to assist with quiet expertise and care.
Concierge Support & Collector Guidance
Japonista Concierge™ provides personalized assistance for collectors seeking deeper understanding, thoughtful acquisition, or long-term curation strategies. Whether your interest is devotional, scholarly, or aesthetic, we are here to help guide your journey with clarity and respect.
For select high-value or historically significant works, private reservation or structured payment arrangements may be available on a case-by-case basis. Please reach out to discuss eligibility and discreet options.
Before Proceeding
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A Closing Note
Thank you for exploring Japonista’s collection of Oriental Cultural Heritage and arts. We are honored to share these meaningful works and to help place them where they may continue to be appreciated, studied, and respected.
If you have questions or wish to explore related works, please feel free to contact Japonista Concierge™ at any time.
