Oval Stand

Cleveland Museum of Art

Oval Stand by artist unknown. Pale green jade object with oval shape. Top has rounded scalloped edge, then rounded step down to a flat area with rounded edges. The flat area is carved with a design. Design features a central symmetrical floral element with curved stem and branches with leaves. The branches extend outward to the rounded edge of the flat area. Scalloped edge around the flat area. The sides are carved with a design featuring curving vine-like elements that are similar to the central design on the top. The base not visible. Object on a gradient background that is black at top and gray at bottom. Object lit from the front.