Japanese Obon Paper Chochin Lantern Vtg Flower Chrysanthemum Kikyo LT86 game Ltd" in black Kanji characters

Ltd" in black Kanji characters

Item weight:  111 grams

plate on stand: 30 cm wide x 31

50cm long x 33 cm wide

Used at Buddhist altar Butsudan

Japanese Obon Paper Chochin Lantern Vtg Flower Chrysanthemum Kikyo LT86 game Ltd" in black Kanji charactersVintage Japanese Chochin Lantern This is a vintage Japanese paper hanging lantern called chochin. This particular lantern is displayed during the summer obon festival. It is made with thin, white washi paper with a thin bamboo frame and thick cardboard parts on the top and the bottom, the handle is wood. The lantern compresses flat for easy access to the candle. It is decorated with a floral pattern with kikyo bell flowers and chrysanthemum flowers