Seal Chest

Seal Chest

17th century
Artist
Unknown
Country
China
Object
box
Medium
Huanghuali wood and brass
Accession Number
1991.813
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John B. Bunker
Unknown. Seal Chest. 17th century. Huanghuali wood and brass. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John B. Bunker. 1991.813.
Dimensions
height: 8.25 in, 20.9550 cm; width: 8.375 in, 21.2725 cm; depth: 8.25 in, 20.9550 cm
Department
Arts of Asia
Collection
Arts of Asia
This object is currently on view
Seal Chest China 1600s, Ming-Qing dynasties Huanghuali wood, brass Stone Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John B. Bunker 1991.813 This chest with lidded compartment and three drawers is made from huanghuali wood, a material admired for its beautiful grain and warm color. It would likely have been used to hold a scholar's implements.
Known Provenance
(J.J. Lally & Co. Oriental Art), New York, NY; Purchased by Mr. and Mrs. John B. [1926-2005] and Emma [1930-2021] Bunker, San Francisco, CA and Wheatland, WY, March 1987; Gifted to the Denver Art Museum, 1991 Provenance research is on-going. Please e-mail provenance@denverartmuseum.org, if you have questions, or if you have additional information to share with us.

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