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
爲
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
