Table

late 16th century

Brooklyn Museum photograph

Object Label

This table, as part of a grand and elaborate bedroom set, would have been the center of attention in the master bedroom of an affluent Qing dynasty household, complementing the beauty of the lady of the house and symbolizing wishes for the success and prosperity of the family.

Caption

Table, late 16th century. Rosewood (Huanghuali), 30 x 43 x 21 1/2 in. (76.2 x 109.2 x 54.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Purchased with funds given by the B.D.G. Leviton Foundation and the J. Aron Charitable Foundation, 82.28. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Asian Art

Title

Table

Date

late 16th century

Dynasty

Ming Dynasty

Period

Ming Dynasty

Geography

Place made: China

Medium

Rosewood (Huanghuali)

Classification

Furniture

Dimensions

30 x 43 x 21 1/2 in. (76.2 x 109.2 x 54.6 cm)

Credit Line

Purchased with funds given by the B.D.G. Leviton Foundation and the J. Aron Charitable Foundation

Accession Number

82.28

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