Japanese Candle Ouchi Lantern Vtg 3 Legs Standing Chochin Obon Festival LT56

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Vtg Japanese Standing Ouchi Lantern for Obon Festival

This is a vintage Japanese candle-style Ouchi lantern. Ouchi lanterns are standing lanterns with ３legs that are displayed during the summer Obon festival to commemorate ancestors.

Japanese standing lantern for Obon festival
Candle-style (no candle include)
Set up for a small candle, but small electric light can be used.
Assemble (9 pcs)
Paper
Words on the back of the lid:正覚秀彦大童子(Shokaku Hidehiko Daidoji), Kobayashi Asaichi, candle
Words on the front of the lid: No 3, Ouchi lantern, Kobayashi Asaichi
Design: Floral
Plastic frame with Makie design
Plastic, paper
C1980
Item weight: 700 grams
Packed weight: 1700 grams
Approx. 80 cm tall x 37 cm wide
Good condition considering its age. Little rust stains on the paper part. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos carefully.
We got this item at an antique auction in Tajimi in Gifu, Japan

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