Set of wall candle sticks, shokudai, bamboo and iron, mingei, Japan
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Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Folk Art: Pre 1900: Item # 1443775
Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Folk Art: Pre 1900: Item # 1443775
Please refer to our stock # 11030 when inquiring.
$450.00
A set of plain candle sticks, called shokudai, used for hanging on a wall (like sconces). Each stick is made of bamboo. On top of the stick is a forged iron hook to hang it from a horizontal beam or slat on the wall, together with a candle pricket. On the bottom is an iron sheet dripping saucer with pricket. Mingei.
Japan, Edo period, early 19th century. Very rare pieces.
Japan, Edo period, early 19th century. Very rare pieces.
L stick 1: 15 in.; depth saucer 3.5 in. L stick 2: 16 in.; depth saucer 3.5 in.
Iron corroded and connections a bit loose (not disconnected, though!), one bamboo with very thin crack the does not impact the stability or beauty of the piece. Traces of usage.
