Chinese Drum-form Pedestal or Base

A small stone drum, planted firmly on a square plinth.

This drum-form pedestal or base was cut from stone in Hebei Province, China, in the 18th century. Stone drum-shaped bases of this kind are commonly associated with supporting pillars and gate posts in Chinese buildings, and they are also used as stands. A barrel-shaped drum with a flat top rests on a carved square foundation, with relief panels on the sides of the plinth. The stone is a pale gray with a soft, lightly weathered, mottled surface.

About 19 inches tall. Put a plant on it, or leave the stone in charge.