Qing Dynasty|The rectangular outline with an open upper shelf, above a pair of tall rectangular doors with well-figured panels within grooved edges opening to a single shelf, set with metal lockplate and pull handles.|92cm (36 1/4in) high x 73cm (28 3/4in) wide x 32cm (12 5/8in) deep.|清 黃花梨亮格櫃The austere minimalistic form of the present lot follows directly from Ming dynasty furniture. It is likely that originally this cabinet would have been elevated on a stand to protect the precious books and possesions on display from the damp floors. Compare a huanghuali open cabinet with two drawers and stands, Ming dynasty, illustrated in Quincy Chuang, ed., The Chuang Family Bequest of Fine Ming and Qing Furniture in the Shanghai Museum, Hong Kong, 1998, pp.102-103, no.103.