Chinese Hexagonal Base (Small)

Low, hexagonal and finely pierced, a pedestal that knows its place.

This small carved sandalwood hexagonal base is from China. A hexagonal outline is a classic form in Chinese design, and it appears in stands, windows, pavilions and decorative tiles. The top is a flat, elongated hexagon with layered moldings around the edge. Below, a waisted apron shows openwork scrolls at center and at both ends. Small round feet lift the base off the surface. The surface is dark and smooth, with a faint grain. It is 3.25 inches wide, 1.75 deep and 1 high.

The lacework is the real showpiece here, honestly.