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Meiji Gilt Metal Japanese Candlesticks, a Pair
Meiji Gilt Metal Japanese Candlesticks, a Pair
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Meiji Early 20th Century Japanese Shokudai Gilt Metal Candlesticks, a pair. Antique Crane Bird & Tortoise with Lotus. Antique Japanese design for a Buddhist shrine in the form of a crane standing on a turtle's back. The crane holds a lotus stem in its beak. There are blossoms, buds and unfurling leaves. The different aspects of the lotus symbolises the stages of Buddha's life. The crane and turtle together symbolize longevity as well as the opposites of Heaven and Earth. This shokudai has especially intricate details.
Meiji Period (1868-1912)
DIMENSIONS 6"W × 4"D × 12"H
Asian Antique, Japanese, Religious
PERIOD 1900-1912 Japan
Vintage, Antique, Good Original Condition Unaltered, minimal age.
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