An unusual demountable inserted-mitre join hardwood wine table, Jiuzhuo, the removable flush rectangular panelled top with moulded edge, on sword-shaped rectangular section legs joined by a shaped beaded apron carved with confronted dragons and scroll spandrels, double braces to either side, the aprons and legs removable, forming seven dismantled parts, 33.07 in. high, 57.28 in. wide, 18.11 in. deep. Compare with a Huanghuali demountable table dated to the late 16th/17th century, illustrated in Marcus Flacks, Classical Chinese Furniture, Vendone Press, New York, 2012, pp. 182-187
- 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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