Chinese Wood Oval Base

Dark and oval, with pierced key-patterns cut cleanly across its apron.

This sandalwood oval base is from China. A base shaped to fit an object keeps it steady and presents it at a good height, and carved wooden stands have a long tradition in Chinese collecting. Low oval stand with a flat top, a rounded molded rim and an apron of open squared scrolls. Small feet curve under at the ends. The finish is dark brown with a glossy, slightly worn surface. It is 6.75 inches wide, 2.75 deep and 1.63 high.

Plain on top, a lot happening around the sides.