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Item No. 1315

This piece is a replica of one of the bas relief sculptures that appear at the ancient city of Persepolis. The "Faravahar," the winged disc with a man's upper body, is commonly used as a symbol of the Zoroastrian faith.

The Faravahar was sculpted as part of the city at the specification of King Darius, since it was not only a testament to the strength of his empire, but it was also intended as a spiritual centre. The King claimed that "Ahuramazda was of such a mind, together with all the other gods, that this fortress (should) be built. And (so) I built it."

This special version of the Faravahar features two candle holders, one at either end.  We recommend against buying this and expecting to use it heavy-duty for candles.  It would work with tea lights, but the holders are somewhat small so it probably would not be suitable for large tapers.  It seems to be more as a decoration than for practical use. It's a nice decorative touch for your next special occasion!

Dimensions: 7" (18 cm) tall and 7.75" (19.5 cm) wide, including base. Shipping weight 2.00 pounds.