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Armchair

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black chair with armrests and a backrest. The chair has a square seat and a curved top of the backrest. The backrest has a vertical strip with etched writing on it. The chair has four legs connected by two horizontal bars, one near the floor and one near the seat. The armrests are curved and attached to the sides of the chair. The seat has a flat surface with curved edges. The chair appears to be made of wood. The background of the image is light gray. The chair casts a shadow on the floor. The chair is by artist and is titled "Armchair".

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
Purple sandalwood (zitan)
Culture
China
Dimensions
484 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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