Wood-hinged Cabinet
Original Language TitleKuei
CultureChinese
Date17th century
MediumRosewood and burlwood
DimensionsOverall: 48 7/8 × 29 5/8 × 18 3/4 inches (124.14 × 75.25 × 47.63 cm)
Credit LinePurchase: the Kenneth A. and Helen F. Spencer Foundation Acquisition Fund
Object numberF72-54/2
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DescriptionOne of a pair of sloping stile with single board huamu (possibly nanmu burl) panel doors contained within a huanghuali frame of plain cushion mold section. The typical mitred, mortise and tenon frame top has a two board softwood floating panel contained within a huanghuali frame to the front and sides with a softwood rail to the back. The outside edge of the frame is cushion molded with a square shoulder above and below. The stiles which taper in both side and front elevation are of circular section with a square inner edge. The side boards are of nanmu. The aprons are of plain short-eared design cut from one piece. The interior has considerable traces of lacquer and ramie to the interior and reverse. The inside of one door bears an ink inscription. 17th century.
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