Chinese Hand-Carved Rosewood Style Marble-Top Pedestal Stand

This is a tall, traditional Chinese pedestal or plant stand, likely constructed from a dense hardwood finished in a deep reddish-brown rosewood or mahogany tone with a high-gloss lacquer. The stand features a circular green marble (possibly Verd Antique) inset top, surrounded by a beaded edge. Below the top, the apron is exceptionally ornate, boasting deep hand-carved openwork (pierced-work) featuring traditional prunus (plum blossom) floral motifs and scrolling vines. The structure is supported by four slender, elegant cabriole legs that curve gracefully outward and terminate in scroll-style feet. An X-frame stretcher connects the legs near the base for structural stability. The craftsmanship suggests a mid-20th-century production, likely from the Republic period or slightly later as a high-quality export piece. The surface appears well-preserved with a strong luster, though there are minor scuffs visible near the base and feet consistent with age and use. The joinery appears to be traditional mortise and tenon. The piece stands approximately 30-36 inches tall, designed to display heavy scholar's stones, vases, or sculptures, as evidenced by the large textured specimen currently resting on top.