Pair of Chinese Red Lacquer-Style Archaistic Pricket Candlesticks
A decorative pair of Chinese pricket candlesticks finished in deep red lacquer, each featuring a tall tiered standard fitted with two candle spikes and a broad circular drip pan. The surfaces are richly decorated in relief with archaistic taotie masks, cloud scrolls, geometric key-fret patterns, and stylized foliate motifs. Brass-toned bands accent the rims, and each candlestick is raised on a wide flaring pedestal base. Height: 17.5 inches.
Condition
Overall good condition with light surface wear.
A decorative pair of Chinese pricket candlesticks finished in deep red lacquer, each featuring a tall tiered standard fitted with two candle spikes and a broad circular drip pan. The surfaces are richly decorated in relief with archaistic taotie masks, cloud scrolls, geometric key-fret patterns, and stylized foliate motifs. Brass-toned bands accent the rims, and each candlestick is raised on a wide flaring pedestal base. Height: 17.5 inches.
Condition
Overall good condition with light surface wear.
