A PAIR OF BRONZE TEMPLE CANDLESTICKS, SHOKUDAI, EDO PERIOD

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A PAIR OF BRONZE TEMPLE CANDLESTICKS, SHOKUDAI, EDO PERIOD This lot is from a single owner collection and is therefore offered without reserve Japan, 1615-1868. Each with a straight shaft with threaded ends rising from circular wax pans centered by foliate blossoms and additionally fitted with ash pots, the sides applied with hanging hooks for candle snuffers, terminating in pricket tips above smaller pans and candle holders. (2) Important Note: For essential information on the Jorgen Ruben Gallery Ledger and provenance documentation please visit here: www.zacke.at/rubencollection_ledger Dimensions: Height 76 cm and 75 cm Tall candlesticks in metal, plain wood and lacquered wood were intended for use in Buddhist temples or Samurai mansions in Japan, where they were usually placed on or near the altar, either in pairs or in sets of four.

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