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Pair of cabinets

CHINESE
Pair of cabinets
 (17th century)

Medium
rosewood (huanghuali), brass

Measurements
(1-2) 160.0 × 82.0 × 48.0 cm (closed) (each)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 1976

Reproduction requests

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
China

Accession Number
AS21.1-2-1976

Department
Asian Art

Physical description
Cabinets (Shu-kuei), in native rosewood (huanghuali). Deep mahogany brown.

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