Pair of Large Temple Candlesticks

Pair of Large Temple Candlesticks

$5,800.00

Astounding, large Japanese temple candle stands in bronze. Beautifully shaped and each featuring two komainu 狛犬, shishi lion dogs. Text is inscribed on both candle stands.

永平禅(禪)寺閉山前 - Possibly a reference to Eihei-ji a Zen temple in Fukui

正安( )(念)禅定尼

天瑞慈( )禅定門

貞享一(兀)甲子九月四日 - Jokyo Era 1684 year of the Wood Rat September 4th

貞享四丁卯六月(兀)九日 - Jokyo Era 4 1687 Year of the Fire Rabbit June 9th

  • Bronze

  • Edo Period (1603-1867)

  • Japan

  • 35” H x 11” D

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