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Pair of Roundback Armchairs: Lohan Type
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In history, China moved from an original floor culture to high chairs and tables, developing a unique tradition of craftsmanship. Although still relatively unexplored, the manufacturing and styles of furniture differ by region. <br><br>These horseshoe-back armchairs were made in Jiangsu province. Their simplicity and minimalist elegance are characteristic of Suzhou-style furniture and aesthetics. The backs of the chairs are made of seven pieces of wood, joined and secured with an inserted wooden pin, a mortise-tenon technique that appeared in its earliest form in Neolitihic fragments of the Hemudu culture.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Ming dynasty (1368–1644) to Qing dynasty (1644–1911) |
|---|---|
| Date | 1600–1700s |
| Culture / Origin | China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644) to Qing dynasty (1644–1911) |
| Medium | Rosewood (huanghuali) |
| Dimensions | Overall: 85.4 x 58.4 cm (33 5/8 x 23 in.); Chair: 86 x 63.5 x 47 cm (33 7/8 x 25 x 18 1/2 in.) |
| Department | Chinese Art |
| Type | Furniture and woodwork |
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