A MATCHED PAIR OF CHINESE-EXPORT MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID HONGMU CONSERVATORY SEATS
LATE 19TH CENTURY
Of drum form, each decorated with a band of mother-of-pearl bosses and entwined foliage above interlaced open sides, one with an inset marble top
20½ in. (52 cm.) high; 14 in. (35.5 cm.) diameter of the top; the second: 20½ in. (52 cm.) high; 14¾ in. (37.5 cm.) diameter of the top (2)
A MATCHED PAIR OF CHINESE-EXPORT MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID HONGMU CONSERVATORY SEATS
LATE 19TH CENTURY
Of drum form, each decorated with a band of mother-of-pearl bosses and entwined foliage above interlaced open sides, one with an inset marble top
20½ in. (52 cm.) high; 14 in. (35.5 cm.) diameter of the top; the second: 20½ in. (52 cm.) high; 14¾ in. (37.5 cm.) diameter of the top (2)