Pair Chinese Horseshoe Folding Hunting Antique Chairs Jiao Yi
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A pair of Chinese solid elmwood horseshoe folding chairs. Each chair constructed with a rounded metal mounted crestrail ending in outswept handrests. The back splat carved with qiling motif and cloud scroll, under a coiled dragon in a ruyi cartouche. A straight iron strut bracing the curving arm on the leg, the front legs with a hinged flat foot support, all parts with brass mounts. Seat with a soft woven mat, with dragons carved in relief on the front. The Jiao-Yi folding chair is a chair of honor, traditionally used only by persons of importance and court significance. It was also used in royal hunting and outdoor events as well as imperial travel.
Origin : China
Manufacture Date : 19th Century
Materials : , Elm
Additional Information
5424 (AB-184818)
W: 72.4cm (28.5")H: 105.4cm (41.5")D: 54.6cm (21.5")
19th Century
Somis, United States
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