Description
夜通し明かりをともすのに重宝した行灯。四角い外ぶたの側面に窓が開けられており、和紙の張られた火袋にこの外ぶたをかぶせて明るさを加減した(写真右)。ふだんは左のもののように、外ぶたを台にして上に火袋を置き、座敷行灯として用いた。夜が明けるころまで明かりがあるところから、有明の月にちなんで有明行灯とよばれた。(『日本民具辞典』)
Data source
Ueda City Museum Collection
Ueda City Museum's collection database
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Ueda City
Ueda City is a core city in eastern Nagano Prefecture with a population of 160,000. Under the catchphrase, "A city of health and happiness where people smile and lead to a bright future," the city aims to "create a city where citizens play a leading role," "create a safe, secure, and comfortable environment," "create a city where everyone can work actively and industries can grow," "create a city where people can support each other and live healthy," "create a city where people can learn and develop a rich spirit throughout their lives," and "create a city where culture is nurtured and people's character is enhanced through exchange and cooperation.
Last updated
March 3, 2025