Unusual vintage hand-decorated ceramic taper candle holder by Taste Setter/Sigma, made in Japan. The sculptural design depicts a Japanese theatrical performer displaying a stylized mask, with a folding fan behind. A round candle socket incorporated into the composition is sized for a taper-style candle.
The mask features exaggerated facial characteristics including heavy brows, a prominent nose, smiling expression and black beard/goatee, giving the piece a wonderful Japanese theater-inspired character. The performer’s robes are decorated with subtle impressed floral motifs and hand-painted blue, black and golden-yellow accents.
Original paper label on the underside identifies Sigma, states that the piece was hand decorated and notes Made in Japan.
Condition: Vintage used condition. There is a small chip/loss at the end/underside of one sleeve, shown clearly in the photographs. Some normal surface, base and age-related wear. Original underside labels remain attached with expected wear.
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