Ming furniture
 
        Chinese furniture was highly developed during the Ming dynasty. Ming furniture was characterized by varieties of style and distinctive craftsmanship. It shows succinct outline, smooth lines, pleasant proportions and a tight mortise and tenon structure. Great emphasis was placed on the use of natural beauty of wood grain together with adopting latticework and openwork carving. Ming furniture has been well known for its romantic charm, elegant style and unadorned structure.
 
 
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