Elm Saddle Stool from Shanxi - 19th Century Cabinets They serve as an important

They serve as an important mark of rank in the tribe

They varied from very highly decorated with gold or silver leaf ( used by wealthy or royal households) to brass filagree or more basic plain iron like this one

A rare example of a Painted Tibetan Prayer Table - 19thC

while fine incised rings and a solid rolled rim add a subtle elegance to its otherwise utilitarian form

Painted Storage Box From Mongolia - Ca 100 Yrs Old

Elm Saddle Stool from Shanxi - 19th Century Cabinets They serve as an importantThis rustic elm saddle stool is constructed with a thick piece of solid elm shaped like a saddle using traditional carpentry. 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 for guests at a dinner table UK Delivery Charge except Highlands & Islands 15 More delivery options available at checkout