Nishi - 灯籠 (Tōrō) - Lantern - Japanese Contemporary Art

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Edition : Single work
Title: 灯籠 (Tōrō) - Lantern  
Number : Without
Date: 
Paper size (or piece size) : 21 x 16 cm
Condition : Very good
Provenance: Private collection

In Japan a tōrō is a traditional lantern made of stone, wood, or metal. Tōrō were originally used only in Buddhist temples, where they lined and illuminated paths. Lit lanterns were then considered an offering to Buddha.