Rustic Low Farmhouse Stool From Shanxi - 19th Century Origin - Turkmenisten 60 x 4 x 135

60 x 4 x 135 (wxdxh cms)

The piece is surrounded by a decorative border and presented within a simple black frame

A mid 19thc jewellery casket from the Rann of Kutch

Materials: Lacquered pine wood

The stambha supports a traditional yoni-shaped oil reservoir (a symbol of feminine creative energy and fertility) with a stylised peacock sitting at the rear

Rustic Low Farmhouse Stool From Shanxi - 19th Century Origin - Turkmenisten 60 x 4 x 135This beautifully timeworn Chinese elm stool from Henan province dates to the 19th century and embodies the quiet strength of traditional rural craftsmanship. Hewn from solid yumu elm, the thick, single plank seat bears the rich grain, natural fissures, and worn patina that only generations of use can create. Its simple, honest form reflects the practical needs of everyday life, while the softened edges and subtle tool marks speak to the hand of the