Miniature lantern
Artist:
Japan
Medium: Wood, rice paper, lacquer
Dimensions:2 1/4 × 1 5/8 × 1 5/8 in. (5.7 × 4.1 × 4.1 cm)
Classification: Recreational Artifacts
Credit Line: Gift of Mr. Frank R. Wells
Object number: 1948.3.25
DescriptionBlack lacquered 5-sided box with different shaped openings cut into the sides. It sits on a red lacquered base with papered windows. Interior has a round holder for tiny candle and is natural wood color.