Japanese Obon Paper Chochin Lantern Vtg Flower Chrysanthemum Kikyo LT86 stripe The Kanji characters say about

The Kanji characters say about the festival in Inuyama Aichi Japan

Inside: 8 x 8 x 6 cm

Seems not enough glaze on the part of the inside

Matsusuke Tanba

18 cm long x 12 cm wide x 11 cm tall

Japanese Obon Paper Chochin Lantern Vtg Flower Chrysanthemum Kikyo LT86 stripe The Kanji characters say aboutVintage 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