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

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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