Chinese Lantern / Stand for Candle

A candle stands guard inside a glass and wood tower.

Craftsmen of Shanxi Province, China, made this lantern, or candle stand, in wood and glass in the 20th century. Lanterns of this type are commonly used to shelter a flame from drafts. A tall, square frame of reddish-brown wood is fitted with glass panels, and it rests on short legs. A metal spike inside the base holds the candle, and small metal corner caps reinforce the frame.

About 18 inches tall. Candlelight, with better manners. Warm light, steady posture, and a quiet corner.