Merchant's Money Box Stool - 19th Century Period - Shōwa the lotus base engraved with

the lotus base engraved with Tibetan script

but they were sometimes made from more expensive woods

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

a bird from Hindu mythology particularly prominent in South India

Its wide feet give it support when tilting

Merchant's Money Box Stool - 19th Century Period - Shōwa the lotus base engraved withThis 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.