Antique Japanese Paper Handheld Chochin Lantern Kamon Tonogaito Brown Black LT79 jubako Packed weight: 1820g

Packed weight: 1820g

Japanese folding panels

Item weight: 82 grams

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

Yellow and white glaze

Antique Japanese Paper Handheld Chochin Lantern Kamon Tonogaito Brown Black LT79 jubako Packed weight: 1820gAntique 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