Pair of Carved Officials Hat Chairs From Shanxi - Late 19th Century Clothes The frame has floral themes

The frame has floral themes and double happiness symbols

the shelf features three generous slatted tiers supported by a sturdy frame with simple ladder-style rails and elegant X-frame side braces

these boxes were passed down through the family with each generation in the Thar desert area of West Rajasthan and were used as dowry chests

purity and good fortune in Chinese and Tibetan art

Materials: Hand-carved solid wood

Pair of Carved Officials Hat Chairs From Shanxi - Late 19th Century Clothes The frame has floral themesThese antique Chinese chairs are usually known as officials hat chairs because the shape of the back was reminiscent of an officials hat. They are sometimes also called high yoke back chairs and were one of the earliest styles of Chinese chairs to emerge. They were often made in pairs for a husband and wife. The back is the most important element of these chairs and this depicts a qilin, a symbol of luck, prosperity & wisdom. The arm supports are wavy