A single Southern Officials’s Hat chair from Shanxi province, probably Linfen district. Early 18th century. Elmwood with a black lacquer coating that shows wear from use. The seat was originaly covered with woven cane which has gone lost. Good original condition with minimal repairs. Waxed, not re-lacquered. Dim.: WxDxH 58x44x55 (seat) / 100 (backrest) cm.