Description: Vintage Japanese Standing Ouchi Lantern for Obon Festival w/Box This is a vintage Japanese electric Ouchi lantern. Ouchi lanterns are standing lanterns with three legs that are displayed during the summer Obon festival to commemorate ancestors. The woven fiber lantern with a reflective plastic middle section is white and has an elegant design of blue flowers including bellflowers (kikyo) and fits snuggly on its black plastic frame with gold and green floral designs. It fits semi-flat in its original box. It has an electric light with a plastic blue covering that spins when the lightbulb becomes warm. There are blue tassels on the bottom as well as two long blue tassels that hang from the top piece. White, black, gold, blue Diassembled (14 pcs) Lantern spinning light Words on lid: Tourou (lantern) Words inside lid: Instructions and diagrams for assembly and warnings Resin plastic, fabric C1980 Item weight: 1900 grams Packed weight: 2800 grams Approx. 43 cm long x 49 cm wide x 83 cm tall Good condition considering its age. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos carefully.We got this item at an antique auction in Tajimi in Gifu, Japan Shipping: Due to the weight of this item, I will list surface mail as the first shipping option. If you would like to upgrade, let me know and we can upgrade and adjust your invoice accordingly. PLEASE READ THIS!!!!Your item will be sent SURFACE mail. This is not a typical eBay option but I am giving you this option to get this heavy item at an affordable price. You may see in an eBay email that the item will arrive in 2 weeks. THIS IS NOT TRUE. Surface mail takes 60-90 days to arrive. Please take note of this so we don't have any problems. I will provide tracking for this service. SURFACE MAILwith insurance and tracking 2-3 months delivery time $33.00 About Us: We are Dan and Maiko. Since moving to Japan in 2001, we have gained a vast knowledge of Japanese antiques and vintage items and we are happy to bring you many beautiful items from Japan. If you have any questions don't hesitate to get in touch with us.
Price: 67.46 USD
Location: Ama-Gun, Japan
End Time: 2025-01-09T15:07:46.000Z
Shipping Cost: 33 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 60 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
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Primary Material: Mixed Materials
Color: Multi-Color
Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original
Age: Post-1940
Region of Origin: Japan
Type: Lantern
