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16th century · Wood (Huanghuali/Dalbergia odoriferal); metal fittings · Asian Art

The closet as we know it did not exist in China. Instead, capacious wardrobes like this one were used for storage. The lower compartments were for clothing and bedding, the upper one for hats.

Artist

Unknown

Date

16th century

Medium

Wood (Huanghuali/Dalbergia odoriferal); metal fittings

Culture

China

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Purchase, The Vincent Astor Foundation Gift, 1976