{"product_id":"fine-pair-of-japanese-meiji-period-juzan-silvered-bronze-figural-candlesticks","title":"Fine Pair of Japanese Meiji Period Juzan Silvered-Bronze Figural Candlesticks","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(--sticky-padding-top)\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA magnificent \u003cstrong\u003ematched pair of Japanese silvered-bronze figural candlesticks\u003c\/strong\u003e, dating to the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeiji period (1868–1912)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand bearing cast\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e壽山鑄造 (Juzan chūzō)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eseal marks to the undersides, translating approximately as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Cast by Juzan.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach elaborate candlestick is constructed as a sculptural tiered composition centered upon a finely modeled\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecaparisoned elephant\u003c\/strong\u003e, its ceremonial saddle cloth decorated in relief and standing upon a rectangular platform raised on four scrolling feet. Above the elephant is a powerful crouching\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eshishi or mythological guardian beast\u003c\/strong\u003e, supporting an archaistic handled vessel embellished with further relief decoration. A decorated tapering stem rises above to the broad candle socket and drip pan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exceptionally elaborate design combines several motifs strongly associated with Japanese Meiji decorative arts—elephants, guardian beasts, archaistic vessel forms and richly worked surface ornament—into an impressive architectural composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf particular interest are the matching cast seals beneath the bases reading\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e壽山鑄造 (Juzan chūzō)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Comparable Juzan-marked bronzes are documented in the Japanese art market, while the complex elephant-and-shishi construction belongs to a distinctive group of elaborate figural candlesticks produced during the Meiji period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esilvered surface has developed a rich, naturally varied patina\u003c\/strong\u003e, with darker bronze tones showing through areas of age-related wear and oxidation, beautifully emphasizing the relief work. The pair has not been aggressively polished and retains considerable antique character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJapanese, Meiji period, late 19th century; silvered bronze\/copper alloy; approximately\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e11 inches high\u003c\/strong\u003e; both bearing\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e壽山鑄造 (Juzan chūzō \/ “Cast by Juzan”)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eseal marks. Offered as an original matched pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn unusually sculptural and visually commanding pair of Meiji metalwork candlesticks, particularly desirable for their\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ematching Juzan casting marks, elaborate elephant-and-shishi iconography, substantial scale and surviving period surface\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43280177627234,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/0978\/5442\/files\/IMG_20260901_202019042.jpg?v=1788321494","url":"https:\/\/rothschildcollection.com\/products\/fine-pair-of-japanese-meiji-period-juzan-silvered-bronze-figural-candlesticks","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}