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This is really cool. I was looking into latticework for a UI experiment the other day and was struck by the design of this stool from a few dynasties earlier:

This is really cool. I was looking into latticework for a UI experiment the other day and was struck by the design of this stool from a few dynasties earlier: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/544800 https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/544800 Apparently lattice stools were the most popular type in ancient Egypt.

pkphilip 5y ago
That type of design is called a Charpoy style. You can find these quite commonly in India and neighbouring countries. https://www.google.com/search?q=charpoy+stool https://www.google.com/search?q=charpoy+stool