Chinese Hexagonal Base (Large)

Black stand with a pierced scroll apron and tiny curled feet.

This large hexagonal sandalwood base from China is from China. In China, carved stands and bases were made to raise a vase, sculpture or stone above a table, and to protect both the object and the surface. Low, six-sided stand with a flat top edged by stepped moldings. The apron is openwork with a central cloud-like scroll, flanked by squared spiral corners. Four small curled feet support it. The finish is glossy near-black. It is 4.75 inches wide, 3 deep and 1.75 high.

All the swirls anyone could want in one little base.