Title
Cabinet
Year/Period
early 18th century
Region
China, probably Guangzhou
Object Type
Material
Technique
Dimension
Gross Measurement: 279.0 x 107.0 x 58.0 cm
Accession No.
2016-00032
Collection of
The basic exterior form of this piece of furniture is derived from late 17th-century English writing cabinets, although it was made in gilded lacquer in China. The middle section is a drop-front desk with drawers and pigeonholes. However, the upper doors open to reveal an elaborate Christian altar with a carved ivory crucifix.
