Altar High Chair (Kyo-Yi)

Cleveland Museum of Art

Dark reddish-brown wooden altar high chair with a backrest and armrests. The top of the backrest features a carved design resembling a flower or peony. Two bird-like figures are carved on either side of the top of the backrest. The armrests have a lattice design and a curved top, resembling a roof. The chair stands on four thin legs connected by a footrest at the bottom. A shelf is positioned below the seat. The background is grey, with the chair casting a shadow on the floor. Kyo-Yi, Altar High Chair.