Mid 19th Century Round Stretcher Feng Deng

Description

This mid 19th century feng deng (square stool) was made in Hebei Province, and crafted from Elm foraged from the … more This mid 19th century feng deng (square stool) was made in Hebei Province, and crafted from Elm foraged from the forests of Northern China. The stretchers encircling the outer edges of the rounded legs highlight the masterful carpentry employed to create this very pure and simple form in the most elegant Ming fashion. This detail gives the design a natural flow and references bamboo, a material thought to be humble and so mimicked out of reverence for the elite's respect for humility. less