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Pair of Antique Japanese Bronze Candlesticks with Coiled Dragons

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A fine pair of antique Japanese bronze candlesticks. Each decorated with an applied, coiled dragon to its elongated thin neck below an everted lip and candle cup and above a suppressed ball foot and base. Each dragon with highly detailed hammered decoration. Each candlestick has a mottled dark chocolate brown patina with areas of rubbing to the patina and spots of green oxidation throughout. Simply a wonderful pair of antique Japanese candlesticks! Date: Late 19th or Early 20th Century Overall Condition: They are in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition. Condition Details: With rubbing to the patina and spots of green oxidation throughout and some remnants of wax to the candle cups. Otherwise, there are some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Marks: Unmarked Measurements: Height: ca. 11 3/4 in. Diameter: ca. 3 1/2 in. Items purchased from this dealer must delight you. Purchases may be returned for any reason for a period of 7 days.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.75 in (29.85 cm)Diameter: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Meiji (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 19th or Early 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. With rubbing to the patina and spots of green oxidation throughout and some remnants of wax to the candle cups. Otherwise, there are some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: DSA INV FR O221stDibs: LU1610231499142
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