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Pair of 19th C Bronze Chrysanthemum Base Candle Stands browse these categories for related items... All Items: Antiques:Regional Art:Asian:Japanese:Metalwork: Pre 1900: item # 677764 Please refer to our stock # 6-429 when inquiring.
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This rare elegant pair of Japanese chrysanthemum-base candlestands (“kikuza-shokudai”) were hand crafted of solid bronze and date to the Edo period, early to mid-19th century. The tall upright shaft rests on a heavy eighteen-petal chrysanthemum base and culminates in a chrysanthemum-shaped candle dish with an upright pricket on which to position the candle within a circular support. The bases and holder dishes are shaped like “kiku” (chrysanthemum), the auspicious symbol of the Japanese emperor since the 13th century. This particular design is based on the "kiku-mon," the Imperial sixteen-petal crest derived from the chrysanthemum. One of the heavily-weighted copper bronze bases is marked with a two character signature. Before the advent of electric lights in Japan, candles and linseed oil lanterns were used for light. Japanese candles were made of a vegetable wax, having a wick consisting of a roll of paper. The wick, being hollow, was fitted to the sharp metal spur or “pricket” about an inch long found at the top of the candle stand. The classic chrysanthemum design is very appealing and makes these candle stands a gorgeous decorative accent in any decor. These early kikuza-shokudai are becoming increasingly difficult to acquire. CONDITION is excellent, and the dark, rich original patina is simply wonderful. One of the shafts is a bit wobbly where it connects to the base. DIMENSIONS: 27“ (68.6 cm) high, 6 ¾” (17.3 cm) wide at base. Weight: 13 pounds. |
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