Japanese candlestick
Forani Collection
Cat. No: IC74-1012

Candlestick of bronze, being an ornamental adaptation of the traditional Japanese crane on turtle candlestick, tsurukame shokudai, with the turtle-base replaced by a smaller crane and a small turtle on a lotus-pad. Early 20th century, Japan. L base 17.00 cm. H 31.00 cm. Acquired: Brussels.

Photo: John Noone IMG_1625.jpg