No. 91902667

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Pair of shokudai 燭台 (candlesticks) - Lacquered wood, Copper - ‘Meiji, year 24’ 明治廿四年 (1891)
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Pair of shokudai 燭台 (candlesticks) - Lacquered wood, Copper - ‘Meiji, year 24’ 明治廿四年 (1891)

A pair of tall, stylish temple candlesticks shokudai 燭台, beautifully executed with parcel gilt accents on a glossy black lacquer ground. These elegant candle stands were traditionally used in Japanese Buddhist temples. Each candlestick features a long fluted column rising from a chrysanthemum-shaped arched foot, surmounted by a smaller flower-head fitted with a copper candle pricket and a ring-shaped candle holder. Complete with the original wooden tomobako 供箱 (storage box), bearing a dated inscription on the inside of the cover: ‘Meiji, year 24’ 明治廿四年 (1891). Dimensions: Height 74.5 cm, Diameter 17.5 cm. In very good and nice original condition with some minor signs of age and use. Please look at the photos for a condition reference. When shipped we will add a certificate of authenticity. Please note: Due to the holidays, shipping and handling times may be longer. Thank you for your understanding.

No. 91902667

No longer available
Pair of shokudai 燭台 (candlesticks) - Lacquered wood, Copper - ‘Meiji, year 24’ 明治廿四年 (1891)

Pair of shokudai 燭台 (candlesticks) - Lacquered wood, Copper - ‘Meiji, year 24’ 明治廿四年 (1891)

A pair of tall, stylish temple candlesticks shokudai 燭台, beautifully executed with parcel gilt accents on a glossy black lacquer ground. These elegant candle stands were traditionally used in Japanese Buddhist temples.

Each candlestick features a long fluted column rising from a chrysanthemum-shaped arched foot, surmounted by a smaller flower-head fitted with a copper candle pricket and a ring-shaped candle holder.

Complete with the original wooden tomobako 供箱 (storage box), bearing a dated inscription on the inside of the cover: ‘Meiji, year 24’ 明治廿四年 (1891).

Dimensions:
Height 74.5 cm, Diameter 17.5 cm.

In very good and nice original condition with some minor signs of age and use. Please look at the photos for a condition reference.

When shipped we will add a certificate of authenticity.

Please note: Due to the holidays, shipping and handling times may be longer. Thank you for your understanding.

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