A general term referring to the lantern used for lighting a crouching basin arrangement. Lanterns with shafts planted directly in the ground are often used because the height of the lamp housing can be adjusted to match the water basin. It is also called hachi akari (basin lamp).
Japanese Garden Dictionary: A Glossary for Japanese Gardens and Their History
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