Chinese Double Lotus Base

A double row of petals wraps around a block darkened to a smoky tan at the waist.

This double lotus base is from China. It is marble. A double lotus base is typically made of two rows of petals, one facing up and one down, forming a seat or stand for a figure. Dense wavy lines decorate the top border, with rounded lobes under it and a deep, ridged neck. The lower petals sit above a patterned strip and a scroll-carved foot, with brown patina in the grooves. It is 4 inches high and 5.5 in diameter.

Busy decoration, calmly done, and well-seasoned.