17th century With curving toprail sloping down to the arms supported on serpentine side posts and terminating in a curved hook beyond the corner posts set with shaped spandrels, the backsplat carved with a ruyi panel enclosing entwining chilong dragons, the back corner posts continuing below the rectangular frame set with a mat seat, to the back legs joined by stretchers and a footrest with plain shaped apron. 94cm (37in) high x 60cm (23 5/8in) wide x 45.5cm (18in) deep.