This low stone pedestal is an early 19th-century mill stone or roller stone, used for threshing grain on a farm in China’s Shanxi province. The heavy stone would have been would have been pulled across a grain harvest, by man or ox, to separate the grain from the straw and chaff. Hand-carved of solid limestone, the cylindrical column has strong presence indoors or out as a minimalist side table, plant stand, or sculpture.
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Dimensions:Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)Diameter: 11 in (27.94 cm)
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Style:Qing(Of the Period)
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Materials and Techniques:Limestone
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Place of Origin:China
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Period:Early 19th Century
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Date of Manufacture:circa 1800
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Condition:GoodWear consistent with age and use.
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Seller Location:Chicago, IL
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Reference Number:Seller: TLB125Seller: LU820033926942
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