Lantern Item Number: N2.1087 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Cube-shaped lantern with paper on a wooden frame (part a). Top is open and has handle attached to it. Side has one sliding panel. A cover (part b) with carved motifs of the sun and moon slides directly over lantern to block out excess light. Lantern: ecru-coloured paper and red lacquer with a black base. Cover: black lacquer. Label reads "Made in Japan."

Item History

What

Name
Lantern
Identification Number
N2.1087 a-b
Type of Item
lantern
Material
paper, lacquer and wood
Manufacturing Technique
cut, glued and lacquered
Part A
height 9.25 in, width 8.75 in, depth 9.4882 in
Part B
height 22.9 cm, width 22.2 cm, depth 22.2 cm

Who

Culture
Japanese
Received from
Unknown (Unknown)

Where

Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
Made in
Japan

Other

Condition
good
Current Location
Case 82