Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Hanging Lantern Toro Pair

This is a vintage pair of Japanese Buddhist altar hanging lantern, or Tsurushi (Tsuri) Toro. Tsurushi-toro is a type of lantern that hangs from the ceiling of a Buddhist altar to illuminate what is inside. Made of a gorgeous thin layers of metal, it features a mixture of cloud, water, and dragon designs. There is a little viewing door that can open. It is lined with washi paper on the inside. These have electric lights added (though the wire is cut it can be rewired), as there is a hole at the top near the hanger and an open space inside and a removable bottom piece.

• Brass, metal, paper
• Item weight: 195 grams
• Packed weight: 500 grams
• C1970
• Approx. 12 cm tall X  8.5 cm wide
• Good condition considering age. Paper inside has burn marks and discoloration (one paper panel is missing). Wear tear due to age. Please see the photos.
• This piece was purchased at the famous Osu Antique Market in Nagoya

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