India, 19th century
92.00 x 50.00 x 43.00 cm
Noble armchair engraved with zoomorphic and anthropomorphic representations in painted and lacquered wood. The four legs, two saber-shaped and two carved with birds, support the honeycomb-woven wicker seat; the armrests are supported by two tigers and two female figures, while on the carved backrest two fish are represented. The entire surface of the armchair features painted and lacquered floral and vegetal decorations. Beautiful patina of age and slight defects in the contact points.
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