Antique Chinese Huanghuali Hand-carved Fine Art Display Stand

Dimensions: 1-5/8”h x 4-1/4” dia (2-1/2” dia. interior)

The Chinese Brown display Riser is an exquisite piece of functional art, perfect for showcasing an artistic treasure with understated elegance and sophistication. The round shape features an intricate closed scroll pattern that adds depth and character to any displayed item providing stability and balance while drawing attention to the beauty of the object being present.

Historical Information: Antique decorative stands were used from ancient times to the present to celebrate and present beautiful art objects and served to bring esteemed objects into more prominent light and bring esteemed objects into more prominent light. As with stands like the piece being offered are a favorite for display — Stand that are rough in textural carving to those that have a silky smooth texture, with the matted or richly toned surfaces have always been considered pleasing both to the touch and eye and not meant to be more important than the piece for which it is presenting.

By the late Ming period, the pairing of objects to stands of suitable style and size had become an important aesthetic objective. These beautiful stand forms were made from a wide variety of materials, including metals, ceramics, wood, bamboo, root, and stone with lacquer being preferred. Today these miniaturized stands hewn from a single block of hardwood have survived. 

Condition: Excellent and expertly carved and smoothed to perfection, showcasing the skillful artistry of the maker.