Antique Japanese Rosewood Display Stand | Fine Art display Table

Dimensions: 9-1/4”h x 5-1/2” square 

Offered is an elegant antique Japanese Square Rosewood Display Stand. They are primarily used for small decorative objects and Koro censers. Openwork apron with refined carving and spandrels. Fine hardwood finishing, patina, and shape. 

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: Very Good with light wear from usage and time with treasured daily care. Natural patina.