Altar Coffer
Artist:
MING OR QING DYNASTY
Date: 1348-1644
Historical location name:Peking, China
Location where collected:Beijing, China
Medium: Huanghuali Wood
Classification: Furnishings
Credit Line: Gift of Ruth and Francis K. Dieuaide
Object number: 1970.14.9
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.