Ornate Carved Elm Armchair March_offer The name 'Yoke-back' refers to

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

a common feature on pieces like this

Detail of original painting from antique cabinet (Qinghai

giving access to the full space inside

The main difference in our version is the addition of a wooden hanging rail on the inside - something unfamiliar to Ming and Qing Dynasty Chinese who would always fold their clothes for storage inside cabinets and chests

Ornate Carved Elm Armchair March_offer The name 'Yoke-back' refers toZhejiang, circa 1860 This ornately decorated armchair is from Zheijang province, produced around the mid nineteenth century from elm wood and originally one of a pair. It features some wonderfully detailed carvings on the backrest, apron and spandrels, all picked out in darker colours that contrast with the paler, golden finish of the seat, arms and legs. The main carving on the backrest is in deep relief, showing two figures possibly farm workers. A