Antique Japanese Daruma Doll (SKU: 25D-159) -

Antique Japanese Candle Stand - 1970s Showa Era (25D-159)

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25D-159
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Dimensions: 4"W x 4"D x 11"H
Ship From Location: Berkeley, California

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Antique Japanese Candle Stand (SKU 25D-159)

Charming Showa-period style ceramic figure adapted as a candle stand

This expressive hand-built ceramic figure depicts a robed attendant holding a tall staff topped with a shallow dish and iron spike for securing a candle. Glazed in rich moss-green with creamy white accents, the piece captures the playful yet serene character often associated with Japanese folk sculpture, offering a whimsical reinterpretation of the traditional Daruma motif.

The figure stands on a vertically striped pedestal base, giving it a totemic presence ideal for display on an altar, tokonoma, or sideboard. Supplied with its original signed wooden tomobako storage box, this antique candle holder (rōsoku-tate) is both a functional lighting accessory and a collectible work of Japanese studio pottery.

  • Origin: Japan
  • Era: Showa period style (mid 20th century)
  • Material: Glazed ceramic with iron candle spike
  • Use: Candle stand / decorative folk art figure
  • Features: Hand-modeled figure with green overglaze, striped pedestal base, integrated rōsoku candle spike, original signed wooden tomobako storage box
  • Dimensions: 4"W x 4"D x 11"H
  • Condition: Excellent vintage condition with minor kiln marks and age-appropriate wear to the glaze

A characterful addition to any Japanese antique, mingei, or Daruma-themed collection.

 

As part of our mission to preserve and share Japanese craftsmanship, we offer antiques that were made not just to be admired, but to be used. These pieces were crafted for everyday life, and we honor their purpose by ensuring they can continue to be enjoyed and lived with today.

We use professional studio lighting to highlight the natural character of the wood. As a result, the tone may appear slightly warmer than under natural daylight.

All vintage and antique items are sold as-is. Each piece may exhibit signs of age, including scratches, wear, or minor imperfections. These are not considered defects but natural evidence of the item’s authenticity and age.

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size:
4"W x 4"D x 11"H