Japanese Antique Bronze Teshoku Candle Holder, Edo Period

Japanese Antique Bronze Teshoku Candle Holder, Edo Period

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Japanese

Period

Pre 1900

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Antique Japanese teshoku candle holder made of bronze. A long handle makes it easy to carry a candle around for light as well as very stable when set down. Cut-out design is of a Hoju, the Buddhist wish granting ball. History of the HoJu: Known as the hōju 宝珠 or hōju-no-tama 宝珠の玉 or nyoi houju 如意宝珠 in Japan, this jewel signifies the bestowal of blessings on all who suffer, for it grants wishes, pacifies desires, and brings clear understanding of the Dharma Buddhist law (ref: wikipedia). Lovely patina.

Age: Edo Period (circa mid 1800’s)

Dimensions: 9 3/4″ long x 4 1/4″ wide x 1 1/4″ high (to tip of candle spike)

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Antique Japanese teshoku candle holder made of bronze. A long handle makes it easy to carry a candle around for light as well as very stable when set down. Cut-out design is of a Hoju, the Buddhist wish granting ball. History of the HoJu: Known as the hōju 宝珠 or hōju-no-tama 宝珠の玉 or nyoi houju 如意宝珠 in Japan, this jewel signifies the bestowal of blessings on all who suffer, for it grants wishes, pacifies desires, and brings clear understanding of the Dharma Buddhist law (ref: wikipedia). Lovely patina.

Age: Edo Period (circa mid 1800’s)

Dimensions: 9 3/4″ long x 4 1/4″ wide x 1 1/4″ high (to tip of candle spike)

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Region

Japanese

Period

Pre 1900

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