Chinese Miniature Base, Hexagonal

Black, six-cornered stand dressed in scrolling, pierced openwork.

This hexagonal miniature ebony base is from China, and dates to the 20th century. Ebony is a very dense, dark hardwood that has been used in China for furniture and fittings, and it polishes to a deep, even black. Elongated stand with clipped corners and a flat dark top with a molded edge. The apron is pierced in curling scrolls and key-fret corners. Small feet touch down at the corners. The finish is glossy black. It is 4.75 inches wide, 3 deep and 2 high.

Fine and intricate, with just enough dark attitude.