Chinese Double Lotus Base

Broad round pedestal with a flat, slightly dished top and two tiers of petals.

This double lotus base is from China. It is marble. In China, carved stone bases and pedestals were made to support statues, vessels and ritual objects, and lotus petals are among the most common decorations. Petal rows are fairly deep, with a ridged ring at the waist and a fine zigzag motif near the top edge. Surface is creamy white with dark grey flecks, light yellow staining and a few small nicks. It is 4 inches high and 5.5 in diameter.

Heavy on carving, light on any desire to hide it.