Yuanjiaogui Hardwood Cabinets on Stands
A pair of hardwood round-cornered tapered cabinets on stands, Yuanjiaogui, with members of rounded section, the rectangular top with moulded edge above a pair of doors with recessed panels set within the moulded frame with beaded edge, the doors separated by a central stile opening to reveal a single shelf, supported on the four main stiles joined by shaped aprons below, the separate stand with a lip-edged top above two drawers and a shelf below, the four slightly splayed legs joined by shaped aprons, baitong locks and pull handles, 72.05 in. high overall, 35.24 in. wide, 17.13 in. deep. Other Notes: A pair of Huanghuali cabinets of this style dated to the late Ming Dynasty from the Dr. S.Y. Yip Collection, sold Sotheby's Hong Kong, 7 October 2015, lot 115
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- 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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