Vintage Hand-Carved Stone Stand 4.25'X 1." These stands were traditionally used as a base for vases, bowels, or scholar's rocks. The stand features open work (reticulation) around the sides, a common style in antique Chinese decorative arts. Hand-carved stands of this type often date from the 19th to the early 20th century. Small chip on top edge witch is not noticeable with object placed on top.