Qing jiaqing green pastel branch lotus grain candlestick

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candlestick which is also called wax Qian, popular in qianlong dynasty, is one of five for qing dynasty palace. Its use is the result of Indian Buddhism offered light bright, is both a temple of lighting appliance, also is a kind of for the Buddha GongAn. Buddhism believes that, the Buddha in the stupa, books before burning lamp, can protect large qualities; And because light Ming can break the darkness, Buddhism is the comparison of light Ming dharma and wisdom, yu with wisdom as ignorance. Development of Buddhism to the qing dynasty, five for the production of a variety of texture and style, enriched for five kinds. The candlestick dish, vase with shape abdomen, bowl type base, solemn generous. Mesa of outside wall act the role ofing double lotus petals, match with candle, like a lotus lanterns. Pedestal and abdomen with turquoise glaze for ground and pastel painting lotus flower pattern. Full of festive and auspicious atmosphere.