🐍 Pair Vintage Indian Bronze Cobra Candlesticks — Lotus Tops — Mid-Century — Heavy Cast
A magnificent and substantial pair of vintage candlesticks, beautifully cast in bronze in the form of rearing cobras — the revered Naga serpent of Indian tradition. Each snake rises from a fluid coiled tail base, hood fully flared with finely detailed engraved scales, supporting a lotus-flower candle holder.
Details:
• Origin: India — Mid-20th Century
• Material: Solid bronze with deep aged patina
• Design: Each unscrews into two sections for display or storage
• Condition: Excellent vintage order — no cracks, bends or repairs; crisp casting detail; candle holders clean; patina untouched and rich
• Weight: Heavy — approx 1.4 kg total
• A striking, sculptural pair with immense presence — perfect for mantel, console or altar
These are highly decorative and collectible — the cobra/lotus motif is timeless and endlessly stylish, working equally well with antique, bohemian, maximalist or dark-interior schemes.
Item Specifics:
• Type: Candlestick Set
• Material: Bronze
• Era: Mid-20th Century
• Origin: India
• Style: Anglo-Indian / Raj Revival
• Theme: Serpent / Cobra / Lotus
• Features: Unscrewable sections, Heavy Cast, Original Patina