Furniture of the late Ming dynasty.

From: The Magazine Antiques | Date: August 1, 1996| Author: Berliner, Nancy | Copyright information

The golden age of Chinese furniture design is traced to the reign of Wanli during the Ming Dynasty. Archeological and literary research indicate that fine Chinese furniture of the 16th and 17th centuries were as diverse as the designs of Ming paintings and ceramic pieces.

The reign of Wanli (1573-1620) in the Ming dynasty (1368-1644) is considered the golden age of Chinese furniture design. However, opinion has differed as to whether the furniture of the period was plain or ornate ...

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