Japanese school of the Meiji period, 19th century

Japanese school of Meiji period, 19th century.
Samurai candle holder.
Bronze.
Presents breakage in the back of the right hand.
Measurements: 61 x 23 x 10 cm.

Bronze sculpture of the Meiji period, worked with master craftsmanship, which functions as a candle holder. It represents a samurai richly dressed in ceremonial armor, with solemn bearing and restrained gesture, symbol of martial discipline and the ideal of righteousness of the bushid? In his right hand he holds a torch, whose top takes the form of a tulip in flower.