Chinese Wood Base

Dark round stand with lotus buds hiding in its pierced waist.

This mahogany base is from China. A carved wooden base gives an object a stable seat, lifts it from the surface and frames it visually. Visible is a circular top with a shallow dished center and a raised ring is carried on a deep, carved apron. The openwork shows scrolling leaves and lotus forms, over small curled feet. The finish is glossy reddish brown. It is 2 inches high and 7 in diameter.

Dressed in carved flowers to hold something else's glory.