Category

Religious Life of the Taiwanese

Time Period

To be determined

Size

16 × 48 × 10 cm

Material

Composite

The candlestick is one of the ritual utensils found on the shrine altar. It is used to hold and secure candles and is typically placed on both sides of the shrine altar as an offering to the deities. In traditional rituals, in addition to joss paper and incense, candles are an essential item. Lighting candles serves not only the purpose of illumination but also symbolizes the divine light shining and the presence of eternal illumination. Candlesticks come in many forms and designs, are often adorned with auspicious motifs, reflecting the devoutness and reverence to deities. In the case of the dragon candlestick, it takes the shape of a dragon pillar, featuring carvings of coiling dragons, immortals, Magu, and the Eight Immortals. The base is a hexagonal tin lotus flower platform.