Ming Furniture in the Forbidden City: Exhibition Forbidden City Yong Shou Gong April 28 - June 15, 2006

The development of Chinese furniture peaked during the Ming dynasty. In late Ming, lacquer furniture was in common use, but hardwood was much more sought-after as the nation craved antique design. the Lu Ming Shi colection of Mr. Philippe De Backer, showcased here, contains a vast number of ming hardwood pieces. The collection covers virtually the full rangeof classical Chinese furniture.Bruce, Grace Wu is the author of 'Ming Furniture in the Forbidden City: Exhibition Forbidden City Yong Shou Gong April 28 - June 15, 2006', published 2006 under ISBN 9789628089116 and ISBN 9628089110.