Originally I was made from papyrus that was dipped multiple times into tallow; which is a type of animal fat. Touch flame to mine head, and I shall provide light within the darkness.
This is not a candle this is a cake. I think this is a kulich.
Kulich is the Russian name for Easter bread https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kulich
Such sure looks that of an candle unto mine self, especially with the drippings down the side and onto the table, as well as the fact that it has a burning wick. shrugs
You see a candle, let it be a candle if the author doesn't mind https://grandgames.net/nonograms/picross/k_pashe