A PAIR OF HUANGHUALI WOOD 'CHILONG' DRAGON MEDALLION HORSESHOE-BACK ARMCHAIRS 'QUANYI'

Description:

China, Qing dynasty
H. 99,5 cm
The sweeping crest rails terminating in outswept hooks above the matted seats, the curved backrests carved with 'chilong' in 'ruyi'-shaped low relief medallions.
Former old German private collection, acquired 6.12.1997 in Beijing (invoice available)
Minor traces of age