Chinese Miniature Base with Lotus Motif

Black round stand skirted in pointed petals, wide and quietly grand.

This miniature mahogany base with a lotus motif is from China, and dates to the 20th century. Mahogany is a reddish-brown hardwood with a fine, even grain that carves cleanly and takes a deep polish, which suits small stands. Dark circular stand with a flat top ringed by a raised lip, and a thick molded waist. Below it, pierced and pointed petal shapes flare outward like a skirt. The finish is black with some gentle rubbing. It is 2 inches high and 5.5 in diameter.

A skirted base, and very good posture.