Chochin Obake Haunted Lantern

About this piece

Handmade Chochin Obake Lantern Sculpture

At a glance

• Decorative Chochin Obake yokai sculpture, not a functional lantern
• PETG base, sanded, primed, hand-painted and varnished in Brittany
• One eye, long tongue and distressed lantern-inspired finish
• No bulb, LED, wiring, candle or flame
• Made to order, usual making time around 14 working days before dispatch
• Exact dimensions and weight are not currently listed

A haunted lantern sculpture, not a lamp

This handmade Chochin Obake is a decorative sculpture shaped like a haunted Japanese lantern. The face, eye and long tongue turn the familiar lantern silhouette into a small yokai figure for a shelf, desk, display cabinet or tattoo studio.

It does not produce light and has no electrical components. Never place a candle, flame, bulb, LED or other heat source inside or against the sculpture.

Chochin Obake and animated objects

Chochin Obake is a Japanese lantern yokai commonly shown with a face and long tongue. It is often discussed alongside tsukumogami and stories in which familiar household objects take on a strange life of their own.

This Dai Yokai piece is a contemporary decorative interpretation made in France, not a traditional paper lantern, antique or ritual object. Read the Chochin Obake guide for more background.

Made and finished in Brittany

Each sculpture is made to order in the Dai Yokai workshop in Brittany, France. The PETG base is printed, cleaned, sanded and primed before acrylic colours are applied by hand and protected with varnish.

The overall form remains consistent, but shadows, colour depth and distressed surface details can vary slightly because each finish is painted individually.

Display and care

The safest option is an indoor shelf, desk or stable display cabinet. Only use the top ring for hanging after checking that the ring and chosen support can securely hold the sculpture. No tested wall-fixing system or product weight is currently listed.

Keep the sculpture away from moisture, strong heat and prolonged direct sunlight. Dust it with a soft, dry cloth. Explore more pieces in the handmade Japanese figures collection.

Before ordering

This is a simple WooCommerce product with no current colour or finish selector. Exact dimensions and weight are not currently listed, so contact Dai Yokai if the sculpture must fit a precise shelf, cabinet or hanging space.

FAQ

What is the Chochin Obake Haunted Lantern?

It is a handmade decorative sculpture inspired by the Japanese lantern yokai known as Chochin Obake. It has a PETG base and a hand-painted finish. It is not a wearable mask, paper lantern or electrical light.

Does the Chochin Obake sculpture light up?

No. It has no bulb, LED, wiring or lighting system. The word “lantern” describes its visual inspiration and silhouette, not a lighting function.

Can I put a candle, bulb or LED inside it?

No. Do not place a candle, flame, bulb, LED or other heat source inside or against the sculpture. It is a decorative PETG object and should remain away from strong heat.

What are its dimensions and weight?

To verify before ordering. Exact dimensions and weight are not currently listed in the WooCommerce product data. Contact Dai Yokai if the sculpture must fit a precise display or hanging space.

What is the sculpture made from?

It has a PETG base made in the Dai Yokai workshop. The surface is cleaned, sanded and primed before acrylic colours are painted by hand and protected with varnish.

Where is it made and how long does production take?

Each sculpture is made to order in the Dai Yokai workshop in Brittany, France. The usual making time is around 14 working days before dispatch.

Can the sculpture be hung on a wall?

Only after checking that the top ring and chosen support can securely hold it. No tested wall-fixing system or product weight is currently listed. A stable shelf or display cabinet is the safer default.

How should I care for it?

Keep it indoors, away from moisture, strong heat and prolonged direct sunlight. Dust the painted surface with a soft, dry cloth and do not use abrasive or harsh cleaning products.