Old Japanese Brass Candle Stands
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Directory: Archives: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Pre 1920: Item # 40837
Directory: Archives: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Pre 1920: Item # 40837
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This old pair of candle holders is called Shokudai.
The large tweezers hanging from a hook is used to pinch the wick. Then, the wick will be stored in the small brass pot.
The base of these holders and plates are beautifully shaped like lotus flowers which has been always associated with Buddha and the temples. It weighs over 10 pounds packed and 26.8 inches tall. Circa, Meiji period (1868 to 1912). Original wood box.
The shipped directly from Japan, it usually takes two to three weeks by SAL.