Title
Marble Inset-Armchair
Creator
Date
19th century
Description
MARBLE INSET-ARMCHAIR (Chinese, 19th century) decorated with mother-of-pearl foliate inlay. The shaped and pierced back panel is carved with foliage and Buddhist symbols framing a central panel of marble. The seat is inset with a large panel of marble and the two armrests have smaller panels. The four square legs are connected by stretchers, a scroll design is carved into the toes. This along with a second armchair (PSNC.6076.2) and a small table (PSNC.6076.1) makes up a three-piece set.
Cultural Origin
Chinese
Medium
teak
marble
mother-of-pearl
Extent
39" x 25 3/4" x 18 1/2"
Collection
Source
Gift of the Estate of Mrs. Gwendolen E. Rives.
Identifier
PSNC.6076.3
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