Chinese Hexagonal Lotus Base

Six sides, two petal rings and a top worn to a soft, chalky bloom.

This hexagonal carved lotus base is from China. It is marble. Carved bases like this are made to lift a sculpture or stone above a surface, and the lotus is a widely used Buddhist and Hindu symbol of purity. This hexagonal pedestal has a narrow waist between rows of rounded lobes, with wavy patterns around the shoulders and base. The top surface is granular and slightly scuffed, with pale cream and light tan tones. It is 5 inches wide, 5 deep and 4 high.

Sturdy, symmetrical and all dressed up for display.