Merchant's Money Box Stool - 19th Century Period - Shōwa adding both visual interest and

adding both visual interest and functional versatility

As the pot spins friction softens the lac which coats the surface of the wood

the lotus base engraved with Tibetan script

This style is from Nagaur area - a town in central Rajasthan

The balcony is carved with a refined jali design allowing the mirror to glisten through the design

Merchant's Money Box Stool - 19th Century Period - Shōwa adding both visual interest andThis old rustic Chinese merchant's stool has a coin slot for money. Constructed from northern elm (yumu) and poplar wood, this 19th century Chinese merchant's money box is a multipurpose piece that serves as a wonderful curiosity. Perfect for modern uses such as a stool, umbrella stand or storage.