Japan. Edo period (1603-1868). Wood, painted red. Mounting from bronze. Seat covered with leather. Folding chair with curved back rest ending in floral scrolls and a swing-up foot rest. The back board is adorned with a wisteria coat of arms.
The kyokuroku chair form originally imported from China was mainly used as a seat of honor for high Buddhist abbots. Height 62cm, width 53cm, depth 50cm. Condition B. Somewhat rubbed, traces of use.
Provenance: -Collection of Detlef Rosen, Düsseldorf.