Chinese Hexagonal Base (Small)

Hexagonal, shiny-dark and neatly pierced, with all the patience of a pedestal.

This small carved sandalwood hexagonal base is from China. Display bases for sculpture, vases and stones are a longstanding Chinese tradition, giving an object a stable seat and framing it visually. The stand has a smooth, flat top with a layered edge above a bowed apron. Openwork curls and loops fill the front panel and the angled sides. Rounded feet tuck under each corner. The deep brown finish is even and lightly lustrous. It is 3.25 inches wide, 1.75 deep and 1 high.

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