Antique Japanese Paper Handheld Chochin Lantern Kamon Tonogaito Brown Black LT78 Pair [Item] 20 cm x 13

[Item] 20 cm x 13

Set of 6pc

5 cm wide x 16

It has an elegant octagonal shape

From Ise Grand Shrine

Antique Japanese Paper Handheld Chochin Lantern Kamon Tonogaito Brown Black LT78 Pair [Item] 20 cm x 13Antique Japanese Chochin Lantern This is an antique Japanese paper lantern called chochin. It is made with thin, brown washi paper with a thin bamboo frame. The lantern compresses flat for easy access to the candle. It is decorated with a floral pattern on the front, possibly a kamon family crest, and a name in black kanji on the back that say "Tonogaito". The unique feature of this piece is that it's meant to be handheld. It is attached to a black