Huanghuali Mirror Stand with Dragon Relief Carvings

A huanghuali and hardwood mirror stand Qing Dynasty, of square…
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A Huanghuali and hardwood mirror stand Qing Dynasty, of square form, the retractable hinged backrest supporting a removable frame enclosing panels of stylised dragons carved in relief, set around a central openwork ruyi -shaped frame above the movable lotus leaf mirror support, all above a dressing case set with two panelled doors opening onto two short and one long drawer, metal mounts and pulls, 24 cm high, 40 cm wide, 40 cm deep. Other Notes: Compare with a huanghuali mirror stand dated to the Ming dynasty illustrated by Wang Shixiang, Connoisseurship of Chinese furniture, Vol 11, fig. E28, p. 76, from the author's collection, and by Wang Shixiang classic Chinese furniture, pl. 162 pp. 240-241

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  • Qing Dynasty - The Qing Dynasty was the last imperial dynasty of China, ruling from 1644 to 1912. It was established by the Manchu people, who originated from the northeastern region of China. The Qing Dynasty was preceded by the Ming Dynasty and followed by the Republic of China.
  • Ming Dynasty - The Ming Dynasty was a ruling dynasty of China from 1368 to 1644. It succeeded the Yuan Dynasty and preceded the Qing Dynasty. The Ming Dynasty was established by Zhu Yuanzhang, a former Buddhist monk who became a rebel leader and eventually overthrew the Mongol Yuan Dynasty. During the Ming Dynasty, China experienced a period of relative stability and prosperity. The government was centralized and bureaucratic, with the emperor at the top of the hierarchy. The Ming Dynasty is known for its cultural achievements, including the development of porcelain, the invention of movable type printing, and the construction of the Great Wall of China.

  • 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.

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