Pair of Round Backed Southern Official Chairs Bag the chest has a highly

the chest has a highly distressed blue and cream lacquer finish

the cabinet is in a size that makes it highly versatile for storage in any room

Ancestor paintings were used in China as an important part of ancestor worship

is a distinctive feature of furniture from Qinghai and gives a quite modern

colour and style

Pair of Round Backed Southern Official Chairs Bag the chest has a highlyShanxi, circa 1860 These lovely chairs are in the 'Southern Offical' style, with curved toprails and arms that meet flush with the side posts rather than protruding further. The wide backrests are in a subtle 'S' shape to add comfort and, unusually, the central seat panels are level with their surrounding frames rather than being inset slightly lower. The front apron below the seats is curved, with a simple carved pattern set centrally. The chairs are