<p>Showcasing forty-four superb examples of Chinese furniture from the sixteenth to mid-eighteenth centuries selected from the Mimi and Raymond Hung Collection, this special exhibition emphasizes the aesthetic and technical concerns reflected in late Ming and early Qing decorative arts while exploring wider issues of use and social status. Made of rare hardwoods or lacquered softwoods, the remarkable examples on display include a variety of chairs, tables, beds, and cabinetry--all handcrafted by highly skilled artisans for the era's most sophisticated and aristocratic classes.</p>

Essence of Style: Chinese Furniture of the Late Ming and Early Qing Dynasties

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Ellsworth, Robert Hatfield

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<p>This volume is the long-awaited reprint of the important pioneering study on Chinese furniture by R. H. Ellsworth. Profusely illustrated, it provides a comprehensive study of classical hardwood furniture from the Ming and early Qing dynasties. It examines the historical background and gives detailed accounts on Chinese joinery, metal mounts, changes in seating surfaces, the dating of Chinese furniture, and conservation and restoration. With the author's new introduction and illustrating 155 superb examples, this volume is an indispensable reference for scholars, collectors, dealers, and readers interested in the subject.</p>

Chinese Furniture (Hardwood Examples of the Ming and Early Ch'ing Dynasty)

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