Chinese Base with Triple Lotus Motif (Medium)

Petal-edged, bead-necked, and set on a neat fret-trimmed plinth.

This medium base with triple lotus motif is from China. Mahogany is a durable hardwood with a warm reddish tone, and it is often chosen for stands because it is stable and carves cleanly. Round stand with a dark, smooth dish surrounded by tiers of pointed petals, a narrow neck of tiny beads, and a plump skirt of rounded leaves. A thin geometric key pattern runs around the lower rim. It is 1.5 inches high and 3 in diameter.

Everything is in its place, and so are the petals.