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

adding both visual interest and functional versatility

Beautifully carved by a talented craftsman with stylised horse heads

This Shanxi sideboard is no exception

but they were sometimes made from more expensive woods

Similar examples can be seen in many Chinese furniture books and museums made in expensive woods such as huali & huanghuali

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.