A Wooden Stool of My Great-grandfather
My uncle always preserves the traditional things of our family very well. I am so glad to see this wooden stool of my great-grandfather in my uncle’s home.
It’s made during Qing Dynasty.
The Wooden Stool of My Great-grandfather, the teapot on the stool belonged to my grandfather.
The note on the back of the wooden stool was written with a brush pen.
The note on the back of the wooden stool tell me, This wooden stool was made in the 22nd year of the Reign of Emperor Guangxu in the Qing Dynasty (1896). The note also tell us whom the wooden stool belonged to, and how much it did cost.
My great-grandfather was not a rich person then, But he worked hard for his business, A company named “Li Shun Nan Hao” which engaged cotton trade. Cotton trade was one of main pocketbooks of Southern Yangtze River then. But from this wooden stool, I could image how hard it is when he began his business.
I don’t know if it’s my great-grandfather’s handwriting, But they said his handwriting was quite well.
It’s certainly not a valuable stool. But it’s a priceless souvenir of our family.
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I like the first photo…rustic. And the teapot reminds me of one in my home when I was a young child
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iWalk reply on October 23rd, 2008 12:50 am:
We have the same culture indeed.
The teapot was made in JingDeZhen at least 80 years ago, which was famous for its JingDeZhen China.
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The wooden stool is a priceless treasure ! With the note written down, it leaves its mark in history.
Very informative and interesting history lesson we having here !
Keep posting and sharing !
JH
http://www.photojournalist-tgh.tv
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iWalk reply on October 23rd, 2008 12:52 am:
Yeah, At least a priceless treasure for my family. Though it was just a old rough-wrought one.
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That is neat! And of course, while monetary value may not be high, it’s priceless because it’s been in your family so long.
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iWalk reply on October 23rd, 2008 12:55 am:
Thank you lala.
I think so, It’s a souvenir of the hard beginning of my great-grandfather’s career.
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It’s great that it has been kept in the family. That sort of treasure is irreplaceable because the memories are what make it special.
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iWalk reply on October 23rd, 2008 1:03 am:
Yeah, Dear friend. I totally agree with you.
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I love old treasures handed down through generations. They have so many memories and stories to tell. Love that wooden bench and I’m sure it means so much to you.
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iWalk reply on October 23rd, 2008 10:44 am:
Thank you jodapoet.
I love to hear the stories of old days. But it seems the children today don’t care the history. I think that’s terrible for a nation.
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It’s great that you have preserved things that were used by your grandparents! I wish I had such thing! All I really have are pictures of them….
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iWalk reply on October 23rd, 2008 10:50 am:
Wow, You have pictures of them….
We only had photos of my grandmother before, But we lost them because of the earthquake which happend on 12 May, 2008. I feel so sorry about that….
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Something that old, functional and elegant should be preserved forever
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iWalk reply on October 23rd, 2008 11:49 am:
Yeah, We can do nothing to compensate when we alreay lost them.
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I like the first picture too. Very beautiful! I want to have it too. I just stop by from blogcatalog.
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iWalk reply on October 28th, 2008 7:18 pm:
Thanks friend, Yeah, The first picture is typical country style.
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