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Pair of Chinese Low Back Official's Chairs, C. 1850
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This pair of elegant 19th-century elm wood chairs embody Ming-dynasty design with simple form yet complex construction. The chairs are an unusual blend of traditional tall yoke-back chairs and square low back armchairs, and each bears a ruyi symbol carved into the back splat, symbolizing knowledge. The ends of the top rails turn gently upwards and the arms are strongly curved - characteristics that emphasized the high status of the official for whom the chairs were originally made.
Additional Dimensions:
Seat height: 20.5"
- Dimensions:Height: 35.5 in (90.17 cm)Width: 22.25 in (56.52 cm)Depth: 17.5 in (44.45 cm)Seat Height: 20.5 in (52.07 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Qing (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1850
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
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