A huanghuali table top chest Guanpixiang Qing dynasty, 19th…
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A Huanghuali table top chest Guanpixiang Qing Dynasty, 19th century of rectangular form with a hinged cover above a pair of framed floating panel doors attached to the cabinet with inlaid squared hinges, the interior with a shallow compartment above two pairs of drawers and a single long drawer with pull handles, the barbed quatrefoil lock escutcheon with ruyi -shaped hasp, the sides with bail handles pendant from circular back plates, all supported on a shaped plinth 31 cm high, 33 cm wide, 24 cm deep. Provenance: Mingei Antiques Ltd. Hong Kong, 29 April 1995

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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.
  • Quatrefoil - A stylised four-circle design, itself contained within a larger circle, with Gothic origins and often seen as window designs in ecclesiastical architecture. The use of the motif was popular in Gothic Revival furniture of the 19th century.
  • 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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