Altar Coffer
CultureChinese
DateMing dynasty (1368-1644)
MediumHuanghuali wood
DimensionsOverall: 35 1/4 × 79 7/8 × 21 inches (89.54 × 202.87 × 53.34 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Mrs. George H. Bunting Jr.
Object number81-27/41
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DescriptionMitered top frame with single, floating panel and with "ears" mitered into end frames; canted heavy side frames with unusually long flanges; three upper drawers and a pair of articulated double doors below; sand-cast brass hardware.
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