One of the stone lanterns illustrated in Tsukiyamateizōden (kōhen). It has a pyramidal roof which curves up at the corners, and its lamp housing is open on all four sides. It is also called a "four side" (shihō) lantern.
Japanese Garden Dictionary: A Glossary for Japanese Gardens and Their History
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