16" Metal Candle Holder Lantern with Japanese Characters

This item is a vintage metal tea light candle holder designed in the shape of a table lamp. Key Features Design: It features a conical metal shade with intricate cut-out Chinese characters. Symbolism: The large character repeated on the shade is "愛" (Ai), which translates to "Love" in both Chinese and Japanese. Function: It is intended to hold a tea light candle; when lit, the candle light shines through the cut-outs, projecting the symbols onto surrounding surfaces. Construction: The piece is typically made of wrought iron or a similar cast metal with an antiqued, silver-toned, or bronze-style finish. It stands on a decorative twisted metal base.