Large Horseshoes Armchairs (Pair)

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 Material: Northern Elm
 Origin: Northern China
 Period: Mid-Qing Dynasty (1750-1826 AD)
 Catalog#: HKCH_02

 

The photo shows one of a pair. The size of this pair of horseshoes back armchairs is slightly larger than normal. Two other unusual features of this pair include the front and rare supporting stiles under the arms. Normal construction is that the front stiles under the arm often are extensions of the front legs while the rear stiles are extensions of the back legs. However the front stiles of this pair are recessed and carved in “S” shape while the back stiles are made slightly “C” shaped

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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