Antique Khmer bronze candle holder

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Eastern Artifacts, Objet D'Art

Angkor Khmer Ritual Bronze Candle Holder EUO90

$295.00

This rare bronze artifact is from Takéo Province, Cambodia. It was used as a ritual candle holder in religious ceremonies. The figure that appears on the upper surface is that of a court dancer in traditional costume. The bronze has a well-worn patina with green oxidization.

Availability: In stock

SKU: EUO90 Categories: Eastern Artifacts, Objet D'Art Tags: antique bronze Khmer candle holder, Asian antiques, cambodian antiques, Khmer antiques, khmer artifacts

Description

This antique ritual bronze candle holder is very similar to an example housed in the National Museum in Phnom Penh.

Characteristics
Length: 9.8cm, 3.8 in
Diameter: 6.8cm, 2.7 in
Material: bronze
Provenance: Antique dealer, Phnom Penh
Period: pre 18th century

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