Whispers of the past – antique Chinese yoke
Once resting on the shoulders of hardworking farmers in the Chinese countryside, this weathered wooden yoke carries the memory of a life rooted in rhythm with the land. Its surface, marked by time and touch, tells of endless days beneath the sun, where wood and human strength worked in harmony.
Today, elevated on a sleek metal stand, the yoke leaves behind its humble duty and takes on a new life as an art piece. What was once a tool of necessity becomes a symbol of endurance and beauty in imperfection. Its elongated, organic form now speaks of balance, resilience, and the quiet dignity of age.
Placed within a modern interior, it draws the eye not only as an object of design, but as a fragment of history — an invitation to pause, reflect, and connect with the quiet lines shaped by use and age.
- l 199cm, d 13cm, h 7cm
- unique piece from China
- material: wood, iron
- original condition late 20c