Miao Silver Necklace on Stand material-glass made up of individually cut

made up of individually cut pieces of wood that fit together with mortise and tenon joints

It includes a metal stay to stop the lid from slamming shut and brass handles for easy carrying

In this case there is an auspicious 'ruyi' symbol in open carving on each chair above a Chinese unicorn ('kylin') in relief

The name 'Yoke-back' refers to the shape of the curved headrest

but the style is also known as an 'Official's Hat' chair as the headrest was also thought to resemble the winged hats of Chinese mandarins of the Ming dynasty

Miao Silver Necklace on Stand material-glass made up of individually cutThese interesting ornaments are actually necklaces worn by the 'Miao' ethnic minority of southern China as part of their traditional costume. They are made from metal and silver plated and come with a metal stand as shown.