Indian Wood Candle Holder

Short and sturdy, with a flat head and a ribbed neck above a heavy foot.

This carved teak candle holder is from India, and dates to the 19th century. It is carved teak wood. A candle holder is made to hold a candle upright on a stable base or stem, so the carved form is often the focus. Compact, dark brown form with a flat disc-shaped top, a bumpy ringed stem and a broad round base. The surface is rough and pitted in places, showing a worn, almost stone-like texture. It is 7.75 inches high and 3 in diameter.

Plain, small and awkwardly charming in equal parts.