19th Century Pair of Chinese Rosewood Mother of Pearl Inlaid Chairs
19th Century Pair of Chinese Rosewood Mother of Pearl Inlaid Chairs
19th century pair of Chinese rosewood mother of pearl inlaid chairs, each has a C-scroll crest with mother of pearl inlaid flowers; reticulated center splat featuring inlaid mother of pearl flowers, carved wolf's head and carved dragons; the chair seat and apron is serpentine shaped with inlaid mother of pearl trees and plants. The cabriole legs with connecting serpentine stretchers terminating in leaf carved feet.
PLACE OF ORIGIN
China
DATE OF MANUFACTURE
1860
PERIOD
1860-1869
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES
Inlay Wood, Mother-of-Pearl
CONDITION
GoodSee Condition Descriptions
CONDITION DETAILS
There is a restored crack in one stile.
WEAR
Wear consistent with age and use.
DIMENSIONS
H 37.5 in. x W 20 in. x D 21 in.H 95.25 cm x W 50.8 cm x D 53.34 cm
SEAT HEIGHT
18 in. (45.72 cm)
1743 5Up