Antique Chinese Rosewood Hand-carved Wood Stand | Fine Art display base

Dimensions: 1-1/2”h x 3/1/2” w 4-“L  (2-0” x 2-1/2” dia. interior) 

Offered is a wonderful small stand made to present a special object. The shoulder surrounding the stand is supported by four joint feet with simple design but very elegant carving between them representing spandrels and leaves simply, crisply well designed by craftsman evoking a sense of harmony and balance reminiscent of classic Chinese aesthetics.  

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.