Hongmu, marble
China, around 1900
Circular back splat with marble inlay, so-called “Dreamstone” or “Dali Stone”, and curved ornaments
Armrests with curled elements
Feet in the shape of paws
Rectangular seat with rounded corners
Warm wood tone with characteristic grain
Dimensions: 105 x 55 x 48 cm
Good condition
Provenance: Private collection, Germany

Zitan Wood

Zitan is a very slow-growing Chinese type of wood in the family of rosewoods, which had remained unknown in the Western world for a long time. The wood is dense and its colour varies between black-lilac and blackish red. Artworks made of zitan wood are rarely painted and only sometimes show carved decor. The wood is usually left untreated, only finished with a fine lacquer coat or high polish to bring out the natural gloss of this rare tropical wood.

Condition: The chair is in good refreshed condition with slight signs of age and wear. The dimensions are 105 in height, 55 cm in width and 48 cm in depth.

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