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A VERY RARE PAIR OF HUANGHUALI 'SOUTHERN OFFICIALS' HAT' ARMCHAIRS, NANGUANMAOYI
17TH CENTURY
A VERY RARE PAIR OF HUANGHUALI 'SOUTHERN OFFICIALS' HAT' ARMCHAIRS, NANGUANMAOYI 17TH CENTURY Each is constructed from convex square members. The stepped crestrail is supported by a S-shaped splat and curved back posts which continue to form the rear legs. The curved arms are supported on tapering braces and the front posts which continue through the seat to form the front legs. All are above a mat seat set within a rectangular frame above plain aprons fitted with vertical struts in front and plain aprons and spandrels at the sides and back. The legs are joined by plain stretchers at the sides and a foot rest at the front. 39 in. (99.1 cm.) high, 24 7/8 in. (63 cm.) wide, 21 ½ in. (54.6 cm.) deep