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Rectangular design, broad proportions. All-round floral carving, open
back, originally having nine turned spindles between two wide back
rails, headed by a broad crest rail; the square the square back posts
surmounted by lotus finials. Dipped arms ending in scrolls resting on
turned arm rests. Original caned seat replaced by planked seat.
Twist-turned legs, connected by broad box stretchers, ball feet. This chair is the finest example of the colonial furniture maker’s art
in the furniture collection of Social History. It is also the only one
which can be pinpointed to a particular area in the East, viz.
Jakarta. (SACHM1147)
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