My understanding this is a Japanese Laquer Meiji Period Black Lacquer candlestick. This would date it to 1868-1912. The bottom is in the shape of a 16 petal Chrysanthemun. The piece stand about 19 3/4 tall, the bottom is 5 1/2 and the top is / 1/2. There is some black color loss and the top metal piece is missing. Gruel ya wonderful piece of Japanese antiques