Pair of Tall Antique Elm Armchairs h195 It has the same simplistic

It has the same simplistic

these unusual necklaces are based on those traditionally worn as part of the tribal costume

along with the detail of flowers on the front of the extended top

Ancestor portraits form an important part of the Chinese practice of ancestor worship

It has the same 'S' shaped legs forming an hourglass shape at the front and back

Pair of Tall Antique Elm Armchairs h195 It has the same simplisticShanxi, circa 1860 These wonderful armchairs are from Shanxi province and have unusually high backs, giving them a very grand appearance. Made from elm and in their original finish, the dark lacquer has worn on the seats and footrest to show the paler, more natural colour of the wood. The long backrests are shaped in a shallow 'S' curve for comfort and are each carved through in a lovely design showing deer, representing longevity, set within trees