Sandstone Column Base

c. 1900
$3,280 USD
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Dimensions
W: 13.0" D: 13.0" H: 17.0"
Materials
Sandstone
Purchase Quantity
Collection #
CMCL116A
Estimated Shipping
$388

This late 19th-century column base likely figured into the grand and imposing surroundings of a Qing-dynasty courtyard, supporting a large wooden beam that flanked an entry or walkway. Shaped from a solid block of sandstone, the column base has a tiered, square-to-round design and is carved in low relief with intricate detail.

The top has a round, drum-form shape carved with leaf-form lappets and a pattern of raised dots that imitate the nails used to stretch the hide top of an actual drum. A simple ruffle connects the top to an eight-sided pillar, in turn set upon a short, square base. Several of the flat sides are carved in relief with ribbon-clad treasures against a geometric meander, including a scroll, a qin and a rhinoceros horn.

A fantastic example of Qing-dynasty stone sculpture, the column base
finds its place today tucked within a lush garden or used indoors as a pedestal or side table.

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