<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><metadata xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"  xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns:dcterms="http://purl.org/dc/terms/"><dc:title xml:lang="en">curule chairs</dc:title><dc:identifier>http://AATesaurus.cultura.gencat.cat/aat/getty_en?tema=31479922</dc:identifier><dc:language>en</dc:language><dc:publisher xml:lang="en">Getty Institute</dc:publisher><dcterms:created>2026-03-30 21:09:13</dcterms:created><dcterms:isPartOf xsi:type="dcterms:URI">http://AATesaurus.cultura.gencat.cat/aat/getty_en</dcterms:isPartOf><dcterms:isPartOf xml:lang="en">Tesaurus d&apos;Art i Arquitectura</dcterms:isPartOf><dc:format>text/html</dc:format> <dcterms:alternative xml:lang="en">curule seats</dcterms:alternative> <dcterms:alternative xml:lang="en">curule stools</dcterms:alternative> <dcterms:alternative xml:lang="en">sella curulis</dcterms:alternative> <dcterms:alternative xml:lang="en">sellae curulis</dcterms:alternative> <dcterms:alternative xml:lang="en">chairs, curule</dcterms:alternative> <dcterms:alternative xml:lang="en">curule chair</dcterms:alternative> <dc:description xml:lang="en"><![CDATA[ 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. ]]></dc:description></metadata>