A small, naked bulb gave the only illumination.

The items carried by those figures match those carried by the toneri (a servant) and other government officials (especially one of low to medium rank) seen in Jogan Gishiki (the ritual processes by the Jogan Codes) who attended a ceremony of Choga (New Year's greetings or well-wishes offered by retainers to the Emperor) on New Year's Day.

My father spends most of his time in his workshop.