A magnificent and massive pair of huanghuali inlaid hat-chests

A magnificent and massive pair of huanghuali inlaid hat-chests
17th/18th century
Of rectangular form, each frame of mortise and tenon construction with massive well-figured doors of a warm, honey tone and set off by a removable central stile, the front panels finely inlaid with shell, hardwood, glass, soapstone and select hardstones creating a composition of elegantly potted archaistic ritual vessels and other objects for the scholar's table, the doors fastened with etched baitong lockplates and hinges.
34 1/2in (87.6cm) high, 62 1/2in (158.8cm) wide, 32 1/2in (2).