ANTIQUE, RARE & LG JAPANESE BRONZE ' HANGING MONKEY ' CANDLE HOLDER MEIJI 52 CM
Item History & Price
Reference Number: Avaluer:12597 | Age: 1870-1890, MEIJI PERIOD |
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original | Primary Material: BRONZE |
Designed as a monkey, holding a peach with a very long arm hanging from a candle support - the candle housing is formed as a lotus blossom.
The monkey is very well sculpted with finely defined fur and facial features - it is solid and heavy with a very nice patina.
It is very Impressive and Interesting when presented on the wall and with the right, thick and large candle in its ...holder
Overall condition seem to be excellent for the age - a couple of gray marks on the monkey's back - no losses - please inspect all detailed
It measures 52 tall x 24 cm deep from the wall - the candle housing is 3.3 cm in inner diameter fitting a thick candle - solid construction with a considerable weight of 1960 grams
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