Artist:Asante
Medium: Wood, copper alloy, leather
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Dates:19th century
Dimensions: 32 1/2 x 23 x 27 in. (82.6 x 58.4 x 68.6 cm)
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Accession Number: 85.200.2
Image: 85.200.2_bw.jpg,
Catalogue Description: Chair frame is carved in wood and, except for the leather seat, is entirely covered with brass sheet. The sheet is decorated with various stamped and incised designs. Brass nails are arranged in a double row along the edges of the sheet covered frame. Raised brass semi-spherical shapes are attached at regular intervals over frame. The underside of the leather seat is of leather lattice-work. The legs are in "x"-form and extend outwards in graceful curves. The back has an openwork motif which is an elaboration of a basic design of a concentric circle enclosed in a square. A series of large decorative loops extend from the arms of the chair. The finials at the top of the chair are unmatched and appear to be of a different metal and workmanship than the rest of the chair. Each finial rests on small brass plaques with a raised design. Brass covered projections with rounded ends extend from each side of the seat. CONDITION: Good.