Wooden Temple Candlestick Shokudai (燭台), Meiji Period, Japan.

Very beautiful Japanese candlestick, also known as Shokudai (燭台), from the Meiji era, originally from a Buddhist temple.

Dimensions: height 86 cm, diameter 21 cm.

This candlestick is made of wood and features a metal candle holder at the top.

Over the years, the candlestick has developed a beautiful patina, making it a unique and decorative object that fits perfectly in a stylish interior.

In Japanese culture, Shokudai are often used in temples, altar setups, or during ritual ceremonies, such as ancestor worship.