huang hua-li book carrying case; double door, square hinges, handles and corner hardware; interior of three shelves and bank of three drawers slightly above center; decorative frame with handle similar to picnic boxes

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.

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Book Carrying Cabinet
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97.82a-e
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huang hua-li book carrying case; double door, square hinges, handles and corner hardware; interior of three shelves and bank of three drawers slightly above center; decorative frame with handle similar to picnic boxes

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