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Chair
One of a pair (with F84.164.2) of elaborately carved armchairs; backs are carved with Chinese dragon in tracery, flanked by exotic plants and fruit; cresting rails have 2 dragons face to face, intertwined with foliage; back posts have similar carvings of dragons, as do the arms; 2 front legs terminate in claw feet; plain seats, set into frame; panels below seats are carved with bird and foliage motifs.
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
F84.164.1
Historical Associations
Association Type:
Place: Hong Kong
Creation/Production
Period: 19th century
Acquisition
Donation
Material
Wood
Location
St Fagans Castle : Withdrawing room
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