Chinese 'Guanpixiang' Table-Top Chest
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- Huanghuali Wood - Huanghuali is the most sought-after timber used in the construction of Chinese furniture because of its fine colour and grain.
During Ming and early Qing dynasties, most of the best furniture was made from huanghuali wood.
It is a member of the rosewood family and over time the surface mellows to a yellowish brown tone with the exposure to light.
In recent years, furniture made from huanghuali wood has increased exponentially in value.
This item has been included into following indexes:
- Chinese furniture, timbers
- Chinese furniture, type or function - chests and trunks 283
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