Chinese Round Base (Small)

Squat black table for small treasures, dressed in tidy openwork.

This small round carved sandalwood base is from China. Sandalwood is a fragrant heartwood that has been valued in Asia for centuries, and it is used for carving, incense and religious objects. Displayed is a smooth black top with clipped corners overhangs a ladder of narrow moldings. Beneath, an apron of pierced scrolls spans between rounded legs that end in small feet. The finish is dark, even and slightly reflective. It is 2.75 inches wide, 2 deep and 1.25 high.

Small, sturdy and very good at staying in the background.