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Provincial Chinese Horse Trough Bench, c. 1900

$2,880
£2,138.55
€2,511.62
CA$4,006.88
A$4,486.11
CHF 2,352.22
MX$55,428.69
NOK 29,639.38
SEK 27,978.39
DKK 18,739.77
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About the Item

A celebration of wabi-sabi, this rustic elmwood bench from the late 19th century originated as a raised trough in a Qing-dynasty horse stable. At some point in its long life, the farm trough was transformed into a three-person bench, with special care taken to preserve the incredible textures of the hand-hewn timbers. Imaginative repairs and patches of inlaid wood tell a story of the wood's many uses and add to its timeworn character. Deaccessioned from the MacLean Collection of Asian Art. Additional Dimensions: Seat: 13.5"H
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30.5 in (77.47 cm)Width: 62 in (157.48 cm)Depth: 32 in (81.28 cm)Seat Height: 13.5 in (34.29 cm)
  • Style:
    Rustic (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Elm
  • Place of Origin:
    China
  • Period:
    Late 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    c. 1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CMCL1091stDibs: LU820042593092

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