Keywords
Architecture
Lanterns
Also referred to as Christian lanterns *kirishitan dōrō キリシタン灯籠. An Oribe-type lantern *Oribe dōrō 織部灯籠 with an image of Christ or the Virgin Mary carved on the base *sao 竿. Relatively small-scale, with the base directly planted in the ground, and a square canopy topped with the jewel form *hōju 宝珠. This type of lantern became popular from the late 16th century.