Lot Essay
While softwood examples of this type of stool are commonly found, a huanghuali version such as this one is quite rare
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A HUANGHUALI SQUARE LOW STOOL, FANGDENG
17TH CENTURY
The square-frame top joined by shaped aprons carved with stylized dragons and angular scrolls, supported on short legs terminating in squared scrolls, all joined by a base stretcher
13in. (33cm.) high, the top 26¼in. (67cm.) square
17TH CENTURY
The square-frame top joined by shaped aprons carved with stylized dragons and angular scrolls, supported on short legs terminating in squared scrolls, all joined by a base stretcher
13in. (33cm.) high, the top 26¼in. (67cm.) square