Candle holder

India / South Asia Collection

Accession Nr.:	62.548.1-6
Type:	lacquers
Date of production:	19-th c.
Place of production:	India

Materials:	wood
Techniques:	carved
Dimensions:	height: 99.5 cm diameter: 17 cm

Cashmere candle holder. Two dragons are chasing each other on its round pedestal. The stand can be attached to the base with a wooden screw. It consists of three parts separated by plates. The uppermost part ends in a cup shape, into which the candle can be attached. A style showing Tibetan-Chinese influence, which in Kashmir is called known as "hassa design" or Lhasa pattern. Material: carved wood.

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