Farmers Milking Stool From Shanxi Province - Ca 1900 Coffee Tables an auspicious symbol sometimes used

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he gained popularity and his works were exhibited abroad

They have always been in very poor condition because of their age with badly damaged paint & missing brass corners

Farmers Milking Stool From Shanxi Province - Ca 1900 Coffee Tables an auspicious symbol sometimes usedThis three legged farmer's milking stool from Shanxi province dates to around 1900. Handcrafted in elm, it has a thick, round seat supported by tapered legs joined with simple stretchers for stability. The seat's surface shows the distinctive wear and markings of long term use, while the wood retains a darkened patina from decades of handling. Originally made for use in dairy and mercantile work in rural areas. Stools of this type were valued for