Miniature pair of partly glazed pottery chairs. This type of chair is called a ‘Horseshoe’ chair after the shape of its armrest which has the shape of a horseshoe. Horseshoe chairs were quite popular during the Ming period especially in ‘huang huali’ wood. ‘Huang huali’ or ‘yellow flowering pear wood’ is a member of the rosewood family. These pottery ones are in good condition and date from the Ming period (1368 – 1644). Height 21.8 cm. Width 13.5 cm. Depth 12 cm. THESE ITEMS WERE SOLD AT AUCTION IN 2022.