W40xD60xH200mm, China
This is a pair of wooden candle stand that would have been mounted on a metal or wooden base, the candle would be fixed on top of the wooden stick. Traditional Chinese candles besides having a wick embedded, a small bamboo rod is also embedded on the bottom end. The bamboo rod made it easier for securing the candle, may it be on a candle stand, in the sand or simply in the ground. This pair of candle stand has a relief carving of the dragon, painted in red and gold, symbolizing blessings, they would have been used for happy occasions like grand birthdays, promotions, birth of a child, etc.
Mountain Folkcraft 