Pair of Shanxi Yoke-Back Chairs spo-notify-me-enabled which tended to be more

which tended to be more ornate than earlier Ming furniture

It has more recently been reduced in depth and doors and drawers added to convert it into this more practical cabinet

prized personal items such as bronze vessels and vases would be depicted to suggest the rank and status of the owner

which are slightly inset and fitted with new

Base W 23cm D 12cm H 38cm

Pair of Shanxi Yoke-Back Chairs spo-notify-me-enabled which tended to be moreShanxi, circa 1900 These elegant chairs are from Shanxi province in central China, and are a great example of the classic 'yoke back' or 'official's hat' design that developed very early on in China's history and which is still seen today. The name comes from the shaped headrest, which resembles both a yoke and the hats worn by court mandarins. The original black lacquer finish on this pair is still largely intact, with just heavy wear on the