Carved Elm Farmers Milking Stool - 19th Century Brass Bound Chests Interlaced are symbols of the

Interlaced are symbols of the zodiac including Libra

the clay mould was destroyed — meaning no two Urlis were ever identical

86 x 32 x 94 (wxdxh cms)

Made from poplar wood it was made in approximately 1900 and would have been used for everyday family meals

Carved Elm Farmers Milking Stool - 19th Century Brass Bound Chests Interlaced are symbols of theThis traditional Chinese elm stool is constructed with a thick piece of solid elm as the seat using traditional Chinese carpentry. This piece has the remains of old paint and original carvings. It is constructed from yumu , elm and comes from Shanxi province. These sturdy wooden stools are a vital component of any shabby chic interior and originally would have been used by farm workers. Versatile, they can be used as a side table or as an extra stool