Altar Coffer
Artist
MING OR QING DYNASTY
Date1348-1644
Historical location namePeking, China
Location where collectedBeijing, China
MediumHuanghuali Wood
ClassificationsFurnishings
Credit LineGift of Ruth and Francis K. Dieuaide
Object number1970.14.9
DescriptionTable with flat rectangular top, wood, four mitered, mortised and tenoned outer pieces three inches in width. Front view: the top hangs over the sides, apron connects the overhang with the legs; the legs extend outward and downward from the top so that they are farther apart on the floor than at the top. Front divided into three areas: top upper drawer; the two middle side by side drawers; and the lower apron. Metal drawer pulls are on the drawers, simple design, held together by intricate joints although there are nails and glue evident, these were probably added later.On View
Not on viewCollections
Knight, Arthur
1815-1830
Japan
