SAVE 40%! Antique Chinese Elm Yoke Back Official's Hat Chair Guanmaoyi Late Qing Dynasty 38"H LS#139 Original conical helmet was designed to

conical helmet was designed to protect Edo-period firemen—known as hikeshi—from falling embers during intense urban fires

was pressed into service during Japan’s modern conflicts — a common practice

This tansu chest measures 10

The unusual hexagonal form and playful pattern balance formal refinement with artistic spontaneity

Combined with orchid or iris (emblems of elegance and seasonal beauty) in a yuzen composition of this scale

SAVE 40%! Antique Chinese Elm Yoke Back Official's Hat Chair Guanmaoyi Late Qing Dynasty 38"H LS#139 Original conical helmet was designed toChinese elm wood yoke back official's hat chair (guanmaoyi), carved ruyi cloud apron, solid plank seat, late Qing dynasty Two available and two show in photos. Sold individually. China; late Qing dynasty, 19thearly 20th century A well proportioned Chinese elm (, ym) yoke back side chair in the classic guanmaoyi () form named for its resemblance to the winged caps worn by imperial officials. The gracefully curved crest rail sweeps upward at each end