{"product_id":"vintage-chinese-bronze-pricket-candlestick-holder-archaic-taotie-mask-openwork","title":"Vintage Chinese Bronze Pricket Candlestick Holder Archaic Taotie Mask Openwork","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a striking vintage Chinese bronze pricket candlestick holder, crafted in the archaic ritual style reminiscent of the Zhou Dynasty. The piece features intricate relief carvings including Taotie masks, wave motifs, and elegant scrollwork. Designed with a central pricket spike for securing large candles, it stands on a tiered bulbous pedestal base with decorative openwork and flared notches. The heavy bronze construction showcases a rich, aged patina with natural verdigris highlights, making it a perfect addition to an altar, mantle, or Asian art collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Heavy cast bronze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyle: Archaic Chinese \/ Ritual Vessel Aesthetic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign: Taotie mask relief, wave patterns, and pierced openwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures: Central pricket spike, wide drip pan, tiered pedestal base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: Late 19th to early 20th Century style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: This item is in used vintage condition with a heavy aged patina. Visible surface oxidation, minor pitting, and verdigris (green) corrosion are present, which are characteristic of aged bronze. There is some light wax residue in the drip pan from previous use. Please review all photos for a complete assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Unbranded","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48972671484121,"sku":"0616","price":1311.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9454\/9465\/files\/57_65139426-abe5-423e-8c2d-a600ffdee5a0.jpg?v=1784311941","url":"https:\/\/parrotauction.com\/products\/vintage-chinese-bronze-pricket-candlestick-holder-archaic-taotie-mask-openwork","provider":"parrotauction","version":"1.0","type":"link"}