FINE ELABORATE ROSEWOOD CARVED CHINESE MOTHER-OF-PEARL ARMCHAIR.M015. China.Late 19th century.The undulating crestrail above a large pierced splat carved with ruyi scepters centering an inlaid rondel with shou character. The molded and shaped arms each centering a similar inlaid carving centering a rectangular seat raised on square legs, joined by a box stretcher, the seat rail pierced with ruyi scepters. Raised on casters. The whole inlaid with abalone floral sprays. C Provenance: James D. Julia auction house. U.S. Measure: 36???? h of back, 17-1/2???? h of seat, 26???? w overall. CONDITION: With untouched original surfaces, some shrinkage to seat panel, otherwise very good.M015.

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