Lot 1279 Three wooden imperial candle moulds with five-clawed dragon design

Three wooden imperial candle moulds with five-clawed dragon design

Qing Dynasty, 19th century (the candles probably cast at a later date)

EUR 500

€800 - €1,200

H 22.2 cm and 19.7 cm

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Three four-part candle moulds. Made of a dense hardwood, the interior carved with a continuous pattern of a five-clawed dragon among clouds, chasing a flaming pearl, with a Greek-key border along the top and base edge. The exteriors have a smooth flat surface. Herewith several finished candles (from different moulds with a similar design).
**Literature**
A similar candle is held in the British Museum London.
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【名称】
清十九世纪五爪龙纹木制宫廷蜡烛模具（三件）
【年代】
清，十九世纪（蜡烛可能是后来铸造的）
【描述】
三件四部分组成的蜡烛模具。由硬木制成，内部雕刻连续的五爪龙穿云逐珠图案，顶部和底部边缘饰有回纹边框。外部表面光滑平整。附有几支成品蜡烛（来自设计相似的不同模具）。
**著录**
大英博物馆伦敦藏有一件类似的蜡烛。