Minneapolis Institute of Art

Book Carrying Cabinet

China

Date

17th century

Medium

Huanghuali hardwood and pai-tong hardware

Department

Asian Art

Institution

Minneapolis Institute of Art

Distinguished by its size, grain pattern, and beautifully restrained hardware, this book cabinet would have held books, stationary and writing implements necessary to a scholar. The handle indicates that it was intended to transport these materials out-of-doors when necessary. Reading and writing outside was a common literati pursuit. China, Asia

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