Small Chest with Inner Drawers, 1700s. China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911). Rosewood (huanghuali) and metal; overall: x x cm (16 x 16 1/4 x 14 in.). This small chest fitted with drawers and a tray was used to store seals, cosmetic utensils, or other necessities of daily life. Chests were portable and placed on tables or shelves and were secured with a metal pin inserted through the metal loops on the front panels. The rare tropical hardwood (huanghuali) would have been only affordable to individuals of a higher social status.

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