houtougata tourou 　宝塔形灯籠

KEY WORD :　architetcure / lanterns

An unusual type of pagoda-shaped lantern found in a graveyard at Tsubakidera 椿寺 near Kitano Tenmanguu 北野天満宮 in Kyoto. Comprised of three sacred pagodas *houtou 宝塔, piled one on top of another; the flame holder is located at the top.

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