Description:

East Asia, Japan, Edo Period, ca. early 19th century CE. This is a wonderful and elaborate pair of matching hand-carved wooden candle stands. Each tall piece exhibits a pricket style with the iron spike/pricket at the very top and 2 drip pans below for catching wax drippings. The dark wood is lacquered a deep red that is nearly a black from age and patina, with flowers and vines painted in gilt on the pans and base. The long stem terminates in an intricate infinity knot above a square, balustered base supported by four corner bracketed feet. These are elegant and quite notable for their artistry and auspicious symbolism, ideal for temple use. Size: 10.75" L x 10.75" W x 47" H (27.3 cm x 27.3 cm x 119.4 cm)

Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection, 1995 to 2010; ex-private Micklautz collection, Hawaii, USA, collected from 1940 to 1998

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#168904

  • Condition: Fading and chipping to gilt pigments and surface abrasions. Some remains of wax on drip pans. We recommend washing hands after handling due to low levels of mercury in the paint.

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