Chochin (Paper Lantern) A Hida souvenir, but made in Taiwan. This item was stored at my parents' house. There are many small scratches on the plastic parts, such as the handle, which appear to have been made during manufacturing. Please check the photos. There are no tears in the washi paper. Approximately 24.5 cm at the longest, including the handle. The lantern part is about 20 cm. Sarubobo are local dolls from the Hida region of Gifu Prefecture. Nowadays, there seem to be Sarubobo in various colors, not just red. Traditional red Sarubobo are said to ward off evil and protect against misfortune. They are popular as charms for good relationships, fertility, safe childbirth, and marital harmony. There is a protrusion in the center of the bottom so that a candle can be placed inside. (Please be very careful when using fire) It seems like it would be nice to hang it up for display without the handle. I hope you will consider it. Thank you. #Chochin #HidaSouvenir #GifuPrefecture #Hida #Charm #SafeChildbirthPrayer #Fertility #HappyMarriage #Sarubobo #Souvenir #SouvenirShowaEra #LocalDolls