Chinese Hexagonal Base (Large)

Intricate curls fill the waist of this dark stand like ink in water.

This large hexagonal sandalwood base from China is from China. Sandalwood is a fragrant heartwood that has been valued across Asia for centuries, and it is used for carving, incense and small furnishings. Black stand with a broad flat top, layered edges and a deep pierced waist carved in cursive scrolls with squared-off end motifs. Four small paw-like feet hold it a hair above the surface. The surface shines. It is 4.75 inches wide, 3 deep and 1.75 high.

Gives a very modest job a lot of drama.