Book Carrying Cabinet, 17th century
Unknown artist, Chinaexpand_more
Huanghuali hardwood and pai-tong hardwareexpand_more
Gift of Ruth and Bruce Daytonexpand_more 97.82a-e
On View in Gallery 216expand_more
Distinguished by its size, grain pattern, and beautifully restrained hardware, this book cabinet would have held books, stationary and writing implements necessary to a scholar. The handle indicates that it was intended to transport these materials out-of-doors when necessary. Reading and writing outside was a common literati pursuit.
Details
- Title
- Book Carrying Cabinet
- Role
- Artist
- Accession Number
- 97.82a-e
- Curator Approved
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