Hanging Lantern All gently curved

gently curved

carved in three interlocking wooden sections

gold coins and a hojunotama (jewel of wish fulfillment)

originates from Seto City in Aichi Prefecture

and a counterweight like this one made it easier for women to wear their jewelry without affecting their balance

Hanging Lantern All gently curvedReticulated oval iron lantern decorated with interlocking coin motifs, symbolic of wealth, prosperity, and good fortune. Such designs were often incorporated into household and temple furnishings to invite abundance and protection, while the openwork structure cast patterned light that enhanced both practical use and aesthetic effect.