- Dimensions: 15 cm x 14 cm x 13.5 cm
- Weight: 460 g
- Material: cast polyresin, removable glass candle holder
- Finish: antique gold-coloured finish with an embossed scale pattern
- Country of manufacture: China
This candle holder is made of gold-coloured, patinated polyresin and features a detailed upright snake. The snake coils around the glass tealight holder, forming both the body and the base of the piece. The candle cup is suitable for a standard tealight.
Symbolic Meaning
The symbolism of the snake is rich and many-layered, carrying a wide range of meanings across cultures and mythologies. It is a symbol of renewal and transformation, reflecting its ability to shed its skin and begin again. In ancient traditions such as Greek mythology, the snake appears as a symbol of wisdom and hidden knowledge. In Christian tradition, by contrast, it is associated with temptation and the Fall.
In Indigenous belief systems, the snake may be seen as a source of life and healing, while its venomous nature also evokes danger and death. In Ancient Egypt, the snake was an emblem of royal protection and power. The imagery of the serpent is thus deeply woven into the heart of human storytelling, evoking responses that range from fear to reverence.
