Title
Candlestand covers
Year/Period
Early 20th century
Region
Malacca or Singapore
Material
Dimension
Unknown Type: 13.5 cm
Accession No.
T-0611-B
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of Mr Kok Putt Poh
Pairs of large candles were presented as part of the nuptial gift exchange. They were fastened on large candlestands on the altars in Peranakan Chinese wedding ceremonies. These covers were fitted over the discs on the lower section of brass candlestands.
