【Important notes】 ・International buyers are responsible for any import duties, taxes, and charges not included in the item price or shipping cost. Please note that VAT paid to Catawiki is separate from and does not cover import duties or customs charges in your country. You may still be required to pay additional fees upon delivery, as determined by your local customs authorities. ・Shipping Details: Most items are shipped via Japan Post EMS (airmail). If you are in a hurry, we can arrange shipping via DHL or FedEx upon request for an additional fee. ・Damage and Issues: If you receive a damaged item, please contact us immediately. The damage must be reported to your local post office within 7 days of delivery, and promptly to us and Catawiki support. 【Product details】 This Japanese lantern dates to the Showa period and was designed for use both as a garden path lantern and as an interior room lantern. Its versatile form reflects traditional Japanese lighting used in domestic spaces and tea-related settings. The lantern is constructed from cedar wood, featuring paper panels set within a simple square wooden frame. It consists of a removable wooden lid, a square lantern body, and a separate wooden base fitted with a detachable carrying handle. The clean, functional design emphasises balance and practicality rather than ornamentation. This type of lantern was commonly placed along garden paths to guide movement at night and could also be used indoors to provide soft, ambient light in living spaces or tatami rooms. There are glue residues, scorch marks, and general surface staining consistent with age and use. The wooden base shows visible discolouration, and the paper panels display marks and minor tears. Fair to good used condition. Please refer to the photos for details. Dimensions: approx. H 35 cm W 27.2 cm D 27.2 cm ・Please make sure to review all the provided information and images before placing your bid. ・We make every effort to accurately represent the product's colors and textures in our photos. However, due to differences in monitors and device displays, as well as photographic conditions, slight color variations between the photos and the actual product may occur. We ask for your understanding in advance. Thank you for your interest, and happy bidding!