The stool is carved from rich dark wood and inlaid with gold.

Evidence

Actually, there is gold on our duho as well. … The wide gaping mouth and the straining, boggling eyes of the humanoid head at the front are emphasized by being inlaid with gold discs, adding enormously to the frightening power of the object. — Neil MacGregor, A History of the World in 100 Objects, 1024

Categorization

• corroborated: 2 independent passages support this claim — Neil MacGregor, A History of the World in 100 Objects, 1024