A PAIR OF OFFICIAL"S HAT ARMCHAIRS (GUANMAOYI)

Medium: Each chair with a deeply curved protruding crest rail supported by a gently curved s-shaped splat and rear posts that continue to form slightly thicker square legs. The curved arm rails, also protruding, with curved spindles and vertical supports that continue through the seat to form the front legs, with a shaped apron and spandrels carved with a stylised scroll. The splat divided into three sections with two recessed squares carved in low-relief showing a prancing dragon in the upper one, two warriors sparring in the second one, and the lowest register with open scrollwork (2)
Size: 120.6 × 73 cm
Category: Furniture

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