Pair of unusual huanghuali rectangular stools Qing Dynasty, 17th century

each simulating bamboo construction with the hard mat seat panel secured within a cushion-molded frame, supported on thick straight legs of circular section, the humpbacked stretchers wrapping around the exterior of the legs suggestive of pliant bamboo, connected on the sides by two vertical struts to the cushion-molded apron, ample traces of lacquer to the underside (2)

Each stool with minor losses. There are some gaps at joined elements, and the joinery is loose. Minor gouges and splits throughout.
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