maria tourou　マリア灯籠
CATEGORY:　architecture / lanterns
　
Also referred to as "Christian" lanterns (*kirishitan dourou キリシタン灯籠.). An Oribe-type lantern (*oribe dourou 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 *houju 宝珠. This type of lantern became popular from the late 16c.
　
　

　
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