19thC Antique Primitive Mortised Chinese Japanese Stool Seat, Asian Elm Wood

19thC Primitive Early Antique Mortised Stool Seat, Chinese Elm Wood. Primitive 19th Century or earlier Stool or Seat made from hand hewn wood, likely Chinese Elm. Mortise and Tenon construction with hand forged metal repairs. The metal repairs are very old, note the oxidation leeched into the wood surrounding the repairs.

There is a cipher or monogram signature on the side of the seat as shown. Measurements are 19 height, approx. 23" length and 16"width at the sides. There have been repairs/conservation measures made to the piece- several hand forged metal repairs and an older patch was added to the inside of one leg. Two stretchers are long gone, there may some professional repairs.

This rare antique comes from an exceptional old. We assure you that we properly and professionally pack every item as well as fully insure each package. _gsrx_vers_1652 GS 9.7.4 (1652).

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