Table
ca. 1550-1600 (made)
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A plain wooden table that had numerous uses, either as a dining table or as a writing desk.
This table for several people has a beaded edge to the top, which stops spilled liquids falling into the diners’ laps.
This table for several people has a beaded edge to the top, which stops spilled liquids falling into the diners’ laps.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Huali wood |
| Brief description | Wooden table, China, Ming dynasty, ca. 1550-1600 |
| Physical description | Square table of plain polished huali wood with circular in-set legs. |
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| Credit line | Sir John Addis Bequest |
| Summary | A plain wooden table that had numerous uses, either as a dining table or as a writing desk. This table for several people has a beaded edge to the top, which stops spilled liquids falling into the diners’ laps. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | FE.67-1983 |
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| Record created | December 10, 2008 |
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