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

these chests travelled across the subcontinent on military campaigns and were expected to endure tough conditions

This is an 18th century carved teak chariot panel from Tamil Nadu - South India

There are traces of yellow paint inside the main compartment which highlights a colourful past

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