Walnut Chinese Officials Hat Chair From Shanxi - 19thC Architectural Doors rice and pulses

rice and pulses

Urlis was cast using the ancient lost wax method (cire perdue)

often associated with protection

228 x 37 x 87 cms

It may have been used for Aarti - the temple fire ceremony

Walnut Chinese Officials Hat Chair From Shanxi - 19thC Architectural Doors rice and pulsesThese antique Chinese chairs were known as officials hat chairs because the shape of the back was reminiscent of an officials hat. They were often made in pairs for a husband and wife. They are usually made from elm or red elm, but examples made in walnut is also found in North China. This particular chair is made from walnut with an elm seat. They were made in pairs and it is very rare to find larger sets however an attractive harlequin set can be