Chinese Double Lotus Base

Curling scrolls wind around the plump middle of this narrow, stacked cylinder.

This double lotus base is from China. It is marble. The lotus is a central symbol in Buddhist art, where it is generally associated with purity, because the flower rises clean from muddy water. Top border is a dense scroll pattern, followed by petals, then a rounded band with grey veined surface and carved curls. Lower petals and a stripe of lines lead to a plain foot with a slight chip. It is 7 inches high and 6 in diameter.

Slim, patterned and standing very straight.