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King's Throne with Chinkin Decoration

Uchui, the King's Chair; There were supposedly chairs on the first and second floors of the Seiden. A mobile chair that could be folded was called an "Uchui."

The image on the front is a giraffe, a legendary Chinese animal.

Reproduction was done according to ancient writings. In the writings, an Uchui was depicted in red Urushi lacquer using the Chinkin technique and portrayed legendary Chinese animals -- the giraffe and dragon -- and jewels. The flooring of the king's throne was made by braiding cotton threads dyed with Ryukyuan indigo plant.

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