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mads.xsd"><authority><topic authority="http://AATesaurus.cultura.gencat.cat/aat/getty_en">curule chairs</topic></authority><related type="other"><topic>X-chairs</topic></related><related type="other"><topic>campeche chairs</topic></related><related type="broader"><topic>folding stools</topic></related><variant type="other"><topic>chairs, curule</topic></variant><variant type="other"><topic>curule chair</topic></variant><variant type="other"><topic>curule seats</topic></variant><variant type="other"><topic>curule stools</topic></variant><variant type="other"><topic>sella curulis</topic></variant><variant type="other"><topic>sellae curulis</topic></variant> <note 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. ]]></note></mads>