Chinese Hexagonal Double Lotus Base

Tiers of carved lobes give this squat hexagon a pleasing, bell-bottomed swagger.

This hexagonal double lotus base in marble is from China. A six-sided plan is a common way to give a pedestal or stand a stable, balanced outline, and it is often paired with rows of carved petals. Hexagonal pedestal with a flat top, a leafy frieze below the rim and two rows of rounded petals around the waist. Pale white surface with tan staining and a small dark chip at the lower edge. It is 6.75 inches wide, 6.75 deep and 6 high.

Built to hold things up and look good doing it.