Chinese Iron Fireworks Launcher

Very long, slender red-brown pole with a plug at the bottom and a white tip.

This wood and iron fireworks launcher from China is from China, and dates to the 19th century. Fireworks in China are generally used to mark the new year and other festivals, and the loud noise is often said to drive away bad luck. Very tall thin rod with a glossy dark red finish and a black flat plug at the lower end. At the top is a small white cylinder. The photo shows it standing against a plain grey backdrop. It is 59 inches high.

Skinny, tall and extremely hard to misplace.