Indian Lotus-Form Platter, Based

The petals are quiet, the edges crisp, the mood serene.

This marble platter is shaped as a lotus in India and dates to the 20th century. Lotus designs are widely connected with purity and are common in Indian decorative arts. The shallow disc has a scalloped rim with sharp points between the lobes and a flat, even face. The marble is warm white with faint cloudy variation and gentle yellowing at the tips. It is mounted upright on a slim black stand.

About twenty-two inches high and eighteen wide. Wall art, but with a bit more heft.