Beautiful bronze PAIR of Japanese CANDLE STANDS with "kiku," (Chrysanthemum) base and bobeche. Height = 32.75 inches.
Patina is outstanding! Meiji Era, 1868-1900.
Beautiful Japanese solid Keyaki wood CANDLE STAND, with a wrought iron spike to hold the candle. Beautiful grain and aging of wood. Simple yet functional design. Circa: 1910-1920. Height is 28" and the diameter of the base is 8.25 inches.
Bronze (spun) Japanese CANDLE STAND from a Buddhist temple,with a design based on Chinese archaic designs; but the fine filigree work and quality of overall casting clearly indicates early 19th century Japanese craftsmanship! Very attractive patina! Circa: Late Edo period, 1820-40. Height is 18 inches (45.7 cms.) and the diameter at the base is 6 inches or 15.2 cms. Condition is good.
19th Century Japanese cedar and bamboo CANDLESTAND with sliding circular shoji paper screen, all with a "bengara" finish. There is a small sliding drawer (for wicks) in the base in front. Condition is fair, with some worn areas and some deterioration near the bottom and back. (see photos #5 and 6) Shoji screen is somewhat damaged, but can be easily repaired with shoji paper from Japan. Height is 32 5/8 inches (83 cms.) with a diameter of 12 inches (30.5 cms.) Circa is late 19th Century ...click for details
