Indian Wood Candle Holder

Rusty red and flaring like a tiny tower, with etched lines all over.

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. Tall turned form, narrow at the top and widening gradually to a thick cylindrical foot. Fine scratched lines cover the glossy red-brown surface, and two thin rings circle the upper shaft. It is 11.5 inches high and 3.5 in diameter.

Scratches and shine, in about equal measure.