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Lot Essay
The 'southern official's hat' armchair differs from the official's hat armchair in that its crest rail continues into the back rails as opposed to extending beyond them.
This current pair of chairs are unusual due to their relatively low seat height, suggesting that they may have been commissioned specifically for use by women.
This item is made of a type of Dalbergia wood which is subject to CITES export/import restrictions since 2 January 2017. This item can only be shipped to addresses within Hong Kong or collected from our Hong Kong saleroom and office unless a CITES re-export permit is granted. Please contact the department for further information.
This current pair of chairs are unusual due to their relatively low seat height, suggesting that they may have been commissioned specifically for use by women.
This item is made of a type of Dalbergia wood which is subject to CITES export/import restrictions since 2 January 2017. This item can only be shipped to addresses within Hong Kong or collected from our Hong Kong saleroom and office unless a CITES re-export permit is granted. Please contact the department for further information.