Antique Japanese Paper Handheld Chochin Lantern Kamon Tonogaito Brown Black LT79 jubako Signature on the bottom: 山忠陶苑

Signature on the bottom: 山忠陶苑 (Yamachu-Touen)

Farm or garden tool

5 cm x 11 cm

the best place to display it is in the living room or the entrance where the family gathers

Hold about 450 ml of water

Antique Japanese Paper Handheld Chochin Lantern Kamon Tonogaito Brown Black LT79 jubako Signature on the bottom: 山忠陶苑Antique 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