Shen Hall was the residence of a very rich Ming Dynasty merchant. Every round table in the hall had decorative boards at the table legs. The naiads used for the tables in the women's parlours were made of thicker and more solid wood than those in other rooms. Is it because...
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C. Women in this family needed to hide their feet under the board while meeting guests.
A. Ancient Chinese women simply liked solid wood carvings.
B. Solid wood is a symbol of substantial support from one's husband.