sankaku tourou 　三角灯籠

KEY WORD :　architecture / lanterns

A variation on the *yukimi dourou 雪見灯篭 lantern. This type of lantern is found in the garden of Katura Rikyuu 桂離宮 at a place where there is no water. The umbrella, canopy the flame box and the middle base are all triangular. The stem is divided into three high supporting legs; the total height is about 3 1/2 feet.

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