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Bronze Champlevé Buddhist Temple Altar Candle Holder Meiji Period

About the Item

A bronze Champlevé Buddhist temple Altar candleholder, Meiji period, with stylized elephant head handles and Ram's heads decoration. The enamel work has some loss and there is a stress crack/worn split on the top section of the base, which can be seen in a close-up photo provided. The top is flared and has a large opening to hold a candle. The Altar candleholder is nicely worked top to bottom and measures 18"-inches high x 6:-inches in diameter, circa 1890
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)Diameter: 6 in (15.24 cm)
  • Style:
    Meiji (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Enamel
  • Place of Origin:
    Japan
  • Period:
    1890-1899
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1890
  • Condition:
    Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    Ottawa, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU141724950613

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