Item 8769/980 Official’s Hat Armchair (guanmaoyi), one of a pair

Chairs with protruding top rails and arms are called official ‘s hat armchairs. This chair retains much of its original burgundy lacquer. The three panel back with its pierced carving, the front apron, and the smooth serpentine arms give this provincial chair verve and personality. The carving in the central panel represents a deer, which symbolizes immortality. Greater Shanxi Region, northern China; Northern elm (yumu) ; 19th century; Size: 27 x 21 x 41 (seat height is 20");

Price: $2800

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