Provincial Shanxi Village Bench

c. 1850
$7,880 USD SOLD
Dimensions
W: 56.0" D: 15.25" H: 30.25"
Materials
Northern Elmwood
Collection #
BJA110
Estimated Shipping
$688

Benches in China often were used in public places. Families crowded together on the seats of temples, or to watch theater performances. A high-back bench like this one, with rustic carvings was specially made for opera house patrons. The bench is made out of Elmwood over 150 years ago in Northern China, and has a built in back and footrest.

Additional Dimensions
Seat height: 17.5"

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