Japanese Lantern beside the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C. (dcMemorials.com - a pictorial directory of memorials, monuments, statues & other outdoor art)

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The Japanese Lantern beside the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C. is a granite memorial of unknown artist, located near Independence Avenue and 17th Street SW. It symbolizes Japanese cultural heritage and is part of the city's extensive collection of outdoor memorials. The lantern is noted in authoritative references on Washington's public sculpture and contributes to the cultural diversity of the Tidal Basin area.