Official's Hat Chair From Shanxi Province - 19thC Seating Post-war experimental rectangular waxy blocks

Post-war experimental rectangular waxy blocks became available with greater waterproofing abilities but after 1954 Joseph Pickering & Sons Ltd introduced a tinned paste product that didn't need the addition of water and could be applied directly from the tin

124 x 20 x 50 (wxdxh cms)

Traditionally rung at the beginning and conclusion of prayers

the wu lou gourd or Chinese gourd is suppose to bring good health

Official's Hat Chair From Shanxi Province - 19thC Seating Post-war experimental rectangular waxy blocksOfficials Hat Chair Armchair Walnut & Elm Circa 1820 with very nice patina. These chairs were known as officials hat chairs because the shape of the back was reminiscent of an officials hat They are usually made from elm or red elm, but walnut is also found in North China. They were made in pairs and it is very rare to find larger sets. However an attractive harlequin set can be made from different pairs. Hat chairs were usually placed each side of a