Japanese Hanging Paper Lantern Vtg Chochin With Candle Holder Wood Frame LT63 acrylic painting this katagami stencil with silk

this katagami stencil with silk mesh backing is decorated with a kaleidoscope of fluttering butterflies

Design of net

Vintage Japanese Shikishi Art of Hagoita w/ Lacquered Wooden Frame

and horn are removable

Believe in your power)　person's name

Japanese Hanging Paper Lantern Vtg Chochin With Candle Holder Wood Frame LT63 acrylic painting this katagami stencil with silkVtg Japanese Hanging Paper Lantern This is a Japanese vintage hanging paper lantern, or Chochin. This large foldable paper lantern has an oblong shape and is adorned with a colorful floral pattern. It has Japanese characters painted on the front and on the back. This lantern was probably used as an offering to the Japanese gods. It has a built in metal candle holder on the center of the base, which enables you to light up a real candle if you'd like.