Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Metal Hanging Lantern Rinto 2pc Spare Part BA796 birdcage Kanji on the lid inside:

Kanji on the  lid inside: C1914

It is carved from natural bamboo and has adjustable metal hooks that slide up and down to allow for different sizes of fans and can allow for different angles as well

7 cm long x 0

Hole and tear in the blue fabric on top of image

Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Metal Hanging Lantern Rinto 2pc Spare Part BA796 birdcage Kanji on the lid inside:Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Hanging Lantern Butsugu Parts This is a set of spare parts from a vintage Japanese Buddhist metal hanging lantern, or rinto, made to be hung in Buddhist altars (butsugu). Made of sturdy metal and colored gold to mimic brass, these pieces have brass loops at the top for hanging. They also have a raised circular piece on the inside of the base meant to secure a small round metal bracket, which would then hold a small