Armchair
1550-1600 (made)
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This chair is a typical example of furniture made during the Ming dynasty (1368-1644). Its beauty lies in the simplicity of form, the high quality of the wood, and the meticulous craftsmanship. It is constructed entirely of mortise-and-tenon joints and without the use of nails. This particular style, with square seat, square back and a top horizontal rail protruding over the back posts, is known as 'guan mao yi' (official hat-shaped chair).
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Huali wood |
| Brief description | Woo, China, furniture |
| Physical description | Armchair with square seat, square back and a top horizontal rail protruding over the back posts, a style known as 'guan mao yi' (official hat-shaped chair) |
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| Credit line | Sir John Addis gift |
| Summary | This chair is a typical example of furniture made during the Ming dynasty (1368-1644). Its beauty lies in the simplicity of form, the high quality of the wood, and the meticulous craftsmanship. It is constructed entirely of mortise-and-tenon joints and without the use of nails. This particular style, with square seat, square back and a top horizontal rail protruding over the back posts, is known as 'guan mao yi' (official hat-shaped chair). |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | FE.54-1977 |
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| Record created | December 9, 2008 |
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