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Carved Stone Object

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14 years ago
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Description

Carved stone object. walnut-sized center flower (water lily, lotus?) hollowed out with dime-sized opening in top. Grey/greenish/beige.

Category Asian Art
Medium Stone (soapstone?)
Distinguishing marks none
Condition Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item 9cm x 3.5cm x 4cm
Date Period older than 50 years
Weight 6oz.
History unknown
Price Paid (If known) unknown
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Submitted by timdraco

This is a japanese prayer shrine candle holder. Used in japan, visitors to the local shrines would set a lit candle and pray for good luck or to appease a spirit. The flower is a japanese water lilly budding. Usually handmade by the shrine maidens and blessed by the priests, these are worth at auction around 75-100 american dollars. A side note, A japanese collector might pay more do to the cultural significance.

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