The andon is a lamp consisting of paper stretched over a frame of bamboo, wood or metal.[1] The paper protected the flame from the wind. Burning oil in a stone, metal, or ceramic holder, with a wick of cotton or pith, provided the light. They were usually open on the top and bottom, with one side that could be lifted to provide access.[2]Rapeseed oil was popular. Candles were also used, but their higher price made them less popular. A lower-priced alternative was sardine oil.
The andon became popular in the Edo period (1603–1867).[1] Early on, the andon was handheld; it could also be placed on a stand or hung on a wall.[3] The okiandon was most common indoors. Many had a vertical box shape with an inner stand for the light. Some had a drawer on the bottom to facilitate refilling and lighting. A handle on top made it portable. A variety was the Enshū andon. One explanation attributes it to Kobori Enshu, who lived in the late Azuchi-Momoyama period and early Edo period. Tubular in shape, it had an opening instead of a drawer.[4] Another variety was the Ariake andon, a bedside lamp. The kakeandon under the eaves of a shop, often bearing the name of the merchant, was a common sight in the towns.
The expression hiru andon, or "daytime lamp," meant someone or something that seemed to serve no purpose.[5] In dramatizations of the story of the forty-seven ronin, Oishi Yoshio is often given this description.
Ukiyo-e print showing an andon being carried indoors
Example of a cylindrical andon at the Hanatouro Festival in Arashiyama, Kyoto
The Aoandon lit.'blue andon' of Japanese folklore.
Bonboriedit
The bonbori (雪洞) is a kind of Japanese paper lamp used in the open during festivals. It normally has an hexagonal profile and a rather wide, open top.[6] It can either hang from a wire or stand on a pole. Famous is the Bonbori Festival (ぼんぼり祭り, Bonbori Matsuri), held annually at Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gū in Kamakura, Kanagawa. Artists paint on the about 400 bonbori erected for the occasion on the shrine's grounds.[7]
"Chōchin" redirects here. For the 1987 film, see Chōchin (film).
A relative of the Chinese paper lantern, the chōchin has a frame of split bamboo wound in a spiral. Paper or silk protect the flame from wind. The spiral structure permits it to be collapsed into the basket at the bottom.[8] The chōchin is used outdoors, either carried or hung outside the house.[1] In present-day Japan, plastic chōchin with electric bulbs are produced as novelties, souvenirs, and for matsuri and events.[9] The earliest record of a chōchin dates to 1085,[8] and one appears in a 1536 illustration.
Massive chōchin at Isshiki Manabi no Yakata museum
Tōrōedit
Originally used in the broad sense to mean any lantern, the term tōrō came to refer to a lamp of stone, bronze, iron, wood, or another heavy material. These illuminate the grounds of Buddhist temples, Shinto shrines, Japanese gardens, and other places that include tradition in their decor.[1] The earlier use of oil and candles has in the modern day been replaced by electric bulbs.
^Bunting, Chris (2014). Drinking Japan: A Guide to Japan's Best Drinks and Drinking Establishments. Tuttle Publishing. p. 20. ISBN978-1-4629-0627-7.
^Bush, Lawrence (2001). Asian horror encyclopedia: Asian horror culture in literature, manga and folklore. Writers Club Press. p. 109.
^Gifu Paper Lanterns. Japan National Tourist Organization. Accessed April 30, 2008.
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The traditional lighting equipment of Japan includes the andon 行灯 the bonbori 雪洞 the chōchin 提灯 and the tōrō 灯篭 Japanese Lantern Makers photo by T Enami Contents 1 Andon 2 Bonbori 3 Chōchin 4 Tōrō 4 1 Stone tōrō 4 2 Bronze tōrō 4 3 Wooden tōrō 5 See also 6 References 7 External linksAndon editSee also Andon manufacturing The andon is a lamp consisting of paper stretched over a frame of bamboo wood or metal 1 The paper protected the flame from the wind Burning oil in a stone metal or ceramic holder with a wick of cotton or pith provided the light They were usually open on the top and bottom with one side that could be lifted to provide access 2 Rapeseed oil was popular Candles were also used but their higher price made them less popular A lower priced alternative was sardine oil The andon became popular in the Edo period 1603 1867 1 Early on the andon was handheld it could also be placed on a stand or hung on a wall 3 The okiandon was most common indoors Many had a vertical box shape with an inner stand for the light Some had a drawer on the bottom to facilitate refilling and lighting A handle on top made it portable A variety was the Enshu andon One explanation attributes it to Kobori Enshu who lived in the late Azuchi Momoyama period and early Edo period Tubular in shape it had an opening instead of a drawer 4 Another variety was the Ariake andon a bedside lamp The kakeandon under the eaves of a shop often bearing the name of the merchant was a common sight in the towns The expression hiru andon or daytime lamp meant someone or something that seemed to serve no purpose 5 In dramatizations of the story of the forty seven ronin Oishi Yoshio is often given this description nbsp Ukiyo e print showing an andon being carried indoors nbsp An andon standing outdoors with one side open nbsp Andons hung in Mishima Shizuoka nbsp Example of a cylindrical andon at the Hanatouro Festival in Arashiyama Kyoto nbsp The Aoandon lit blue andon of Japanese folklore Bonbori editThe bonbori 雪洞 ぼんぼり is a kind of Japanese paper lamp used in the open during festivals It normally has an hexagonal profile and a rather wide open top 6 It can either hang from a wire or stand on a pole Famous is the Bonbori Festival ぼんぼり祭り Bonbori Matsuri held annually at Tsurugaoka Hachiman gu in Kamakura Kanagawa Artists paint on the about 400 bonbori erected for the occasion on the shrine s grounds 7 nbsp Bonbori lining the Sandō at a Bonbori Festival nbsp Yōkōkan Teien 養浩館庭園 in Fukui nbsp Kangetsu kai 観月会 at Ise Jingu nbsp Kake bonbori 懸雪洞 at the Mitama Matsuri festival at Yasukuni JinjaChōchin edit Chōchin redirects here For the 1987 film see Chōchin film A relative of the Chinese paper lantern the chōchin has a frame of split bamboo wound in a spiral Paper or silk protect the flame from wind The spiral structure permits it to be collapsed into the basket at the bottom 8 The chōchin is used outdoors either carried or hung outside the house 1 In present day Japan plastic chōchin with electric bulbs are produced as novelties souvenirs and for matsuri and events 9 The earliest record of a chōchin dates to 1085 8 and one appears in a 1536 illustration The akachōchin or red lantern marks an izakaya 10 In Japanese folklore the chochin appears as a yōkai the chōchin obake 11 Gifu is known for its Gifu lanterns a kind of chōchin made from mino washi 12 nbsp Chōchin at Minatogawa Shrine in Kōbe nbsp White chōchin decorated with tomoe nbsp Oversized chōchin at the Kaminarimon in Sensō ji nbsp Akachōchin lantern outside an izakaya nbsp Ukiyo e print by Utagawa Kuniyoshi showing a chōchin decorated with a landscape nbsp Yata dera 矢田寺 Temple in Kyōto nbsp Gifu chōchin nbsp Massive chōchin at Isshiki Manabi no Yakata museumTōrō editOriginally used in the broad sense to mean any lantern the term tōrō came to refer to a lamp of stone bronze iron wood or another heavy material These illuminate the grounds of Buddhist temples Shinto shrines Japanese gardens and other places that include tradition in their decor 1 The earlier use of oil and candles has in the modern day been replaced by electric bulbs Stone tōrō edit Main article Stone lantern nbsp Stone lantern in Taiwan nbsp Water lantern in Zhejiang Province nbsp Tachi dōrō of the kasuga dōrō type nbsp Three legged yukimi dōrō One leg rests on ground two in water Bronze tōrō edit nbsp Bronze and stone lanterns in Chi Lin Nunnery Hongkong nbsp Bronze lantern at Hōryu ji nbsp 8th century bronze lantern at Tōdai ji National Treasure nbsp Bronze lantern at Itsukushima Shrine Wooden tōrō edit nbsp Wooden tōrō 黒木灯籠 nbsp Wooden tōrō placed between stone tōrō at Fukutokuinari shrineSee also editTōrō nagashi Physalis alkekengi the Japanese lantern plantReferences edit a b c d tourou 灯籠 Retrieved 18 June 2022 Morse Edward S 1885 Japanese Homes and their Surroundings Charles E Tuttle Company p 221 222 ISBN 0 8048 0998 4 Yagi Koji 1992 A Japanese Touch for Your Home Kodansha International p 71 ISBN 9784770016621 Kerr Alex 5 July 2018 Another Kyoto Penguin Books ISBN 9780141988344 De Mente Boye Lafayette Japan s Cultural Code Words Tuttle Publishing p 96 97 Iwanami Kōjien 広辞苑 Japanese dictionary 6th Edition 2008 DVD version Bonbori Matsuri Retrieved 8 August 2010 a b Joya Mock 2017 Japan and Things Japanese Routledge p 8 36 37 What are Chochin lanterns Japan Talk Bunting Chris 2014 Drinking Japan A Guide to Japan s Best Drinks and Drinking Establishments Tuttle Publishing p 20 ISBN 978 1 4629 0627 7 Bush Lawrence 2001 Asian horror encyclopedia Asian horror culture in literature manga and folklore Writers Club Press p 109 Gifu Paper Lanterns Japan National Tourist Organization Accessed April 30 2008 External links editJapanese Gardening Lanterns Accessed on February 2 2010 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Traditional lighting equipment of Japan amp oldid 1212638832 Bonbori, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
