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China Red Sandalwood MuseumⅡ

The red sandalwood was widely sought and used by the aristocracy of Ming & Qing Dynasties, especially the royal families. Officials of all ranks would take care to collect it in tribute to the emperor. In the Forbidden City, almost all the furniture is made of sandalwood.

The China Red Sandalwood Museum is the first and largest private museum in China dedicated to the collection, research and display of red sandalwood furniture and artworks. Nearly one thousand pieces of red sandalwood items are on display in the Museum, including both the collection of Mme.

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