Rootwood Stand
CultureChinese
Date18th century
MediumPolished wood
DimensionsOverall: 30 1/2 × 9 1/2 × 10 inches (77.47 × 24.13 × 25.4 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Herman R. Sutherland
Object numberF93-27
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DescriptionA root wood stand, possibly made of huangyangmu, although it does not appear heave enough, with an irregularly lobed cross-sectional top supported on an intricately entwined base which twists and turns to four "feet." 18th century.
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