Chinese Crackle Celadon Candle Stand, C. 1900

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Elegant in its simplicity, this late 19th-century Chinese candle stand is decorated only by an allover pale glaze with fine … Read more Elegant in its simplicity, this late 19th-century Chinese candle stand is decorated only by an allover pale glaze with fine crazing and pools of glassy, celadon-blue color. The ceramic candle stick has a classic silhouette, shaped with a narrow stem, flared base and two dishes to catch dripping wax.

Before the widespread use of electric lamps in the mid-20th century, oil lamps and candle stands were used throughout the home as practical lighting or to accompany ancestor worship. See less