Curule chairs
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Furnishings and Equipment (Hierarchy Name) > Furnishings (Hierarchy Name) > furnishings (artifacts) > <furnishings by form or function> > furniture > <furniture by form or function> > seating furniture > single seating furniture > stools (seating furniture) > <stools by design> > folding stools
Descripción
Folding stools having curved legs forming a wide X, no back, and low arms. They were originally easily transportable chairs for magisterial commanders in the field; over time, the seat developed a hieratic significance; Ancient Roman folding curule stools were used by senators and magistrates. Although often of luxurious construction, the Roman curule was meant to be uncomfortable, symbolizing that the official should carry out his duties in an efficient and timely manner.
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Otros términos
- sellae curulis [nl]
- sillas curul [es]
- curule chair [en]
- chairs, curule [en]
- sella curulis [en]
- sella curulis [la]
- sellae curulis [en]
- sellae curulis [la]
- curule seats [en]
- curule stools [en]
- sedia curule [it]
- silla curul [es]
- curul [es]