Chinese Wood Base

Leafy scrolls and a round dished top make this a very polite pedestal.

This mahogany base is from China. Wood bases are typically shaped by hand or on a lathe, then sanded and finished with wax or oil to bring out the grain. The circular top has concentric grooves and a small central bump. Below, a band of pierced vines and petals wraps around the waist, resting on short scrolled feet. The surface is a deep plum brown with a soft sheen. It is 2 inches high and 7 in diameter.

Delicate underneath, firm on top, and quite sure of it.