Chinese Miniature Base with Lotus Motif

Deep red wooden stand with a scalloped edge and swelling lobes.

This miniature rosewood base with a lotus motif is from China, and dates to the 20th century. The lotus rises clean from muddy water, and in Buddhist and Chinese art it is generally taken as a symbol of purity and spiritual awakening. Stand in glossy dark reddish wood, with a flat polished top surrounded by a wavy lipped rim. The lower body swells into rounded lobes, with round openings between them. Short feet rest on the table. It is 1.5 inches high and 6 in diameter.

Rounded, rich, and steadfast under any weight.