An impressive, large in size, nineteenth-century high-backed chair. The large seat is rounded in form, the back-rest is upright with an attractive cut-out cross formation typical with chairs from this region. The chair has three supporting legs that are slightly bow-shaped with a distinctive knuckle formation half way up each of the upright stilt supports.
Estimated Period: Second Half of 19th Century
Ex Private Family Collection, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Height: 96cm
Seat Diameter: 54cm
Seat Height: 40cm
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