mǎ​dēng

barn lantern

马灯 馬燈 mǎ​dēng
barn lantern
A portable kerosene lamp with a glass cover and wire protection, designed to stay lit in wind and rain; traditionally hung from a horse's neck for night riding.
bamboo horse lantern
A traditional folk lantern shaped like a horse made from bamboo strips, used in dances and festivals.

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