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  Pair of Ming chairs
Product Id
 BEJ-08057
Description
 Pair of chairs with smooth original wood colour. This style of chair called "Deng Gua Yi"in China, and is one of the typical styles of chair from the Ming Dynasty.The name 'Deng Gua"comes from the lamp stand which was used in South China villages in the past, because the head of the chair looks similar to the handle of lamp stands which held hanging lamps on each side. These chair were previously used by common families.
Dimensions
 H47 x D100 x W120 cm
Material
 elm wood
Origin
 China Shanxi
Age
 circa 150 years
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Geography

Shanxi

literally means ‘Mountains’ West’, referring to the fact that it lies west of the Taihang Mountains.  Its one-character abbreviation is Jin, after the state of Jin that existed there during the Spring and Autumn period.
Shanxi borders Hebei to the east, Henan to the south, Inner Mongolia to the north and the province with nearly the same name, Shaanxi, to the west.  Shanxi’s capital is Taiyuan.
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Culture

Symbolism in Chinese furniture

Engravings of animals, flowers and other things are not only used to add beauty to Chinese furniture; they are symbols believed to have the power to bestow blessings like bringing financial success, marital happiness and good health, as well as to ward off evil influences such as demons and disease.  If you believe in the ancient Chinese ways, purchasing a beautiful piece of antique Chinese furniture does much more than bring a stunning and useful addition into your home; it enhances your life!
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