Pair of Shanxi Yoke-Back Chairs spo-notify-me-enabled It has more recently been

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

which tended to be more ornate than earlier Ming furniture

The lacquer on the top surface is largely still present but shows the marks of many years' use and has worn to a softer tone

Note that sizes and styles vary slightly as each stool is individual

Pair of Shanxi Yoke-Back Chairs spo-notify-me-enabled It has more recently beenShanxi, 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