場所を構成する家具・室内意匠について : 『金瓶梅』にみられる住まいの空間構成に関する研究 その2

Abstract

The "JIN PING MEI" is known as one of the four most valuable books in Chinese classical literature and is said to be written in the middle of Banreki years of the Ming period. In this paper, It is mainly considered what kind of tables and seats are used in the interior of "JIN PING MEI", and characteristics of a room are tried to explain. As a result, next six points become clear: 1) The Qiaotouan table is a main furniture in the hall, and has a ceremonial character. 2) In a women's room and drawing room of a pleasurehouse, Pingtouan tables are placed. 3) The name and form of a folding chair changed according to the age. 4) In a study room, Dong po yi armchair and Zui weng yi armchair are placed, and their forms are rare. 5) In a woman's room and drawing room of a pleasurehouse, various stools (deng zi) are placed. They are used not only as a table, but also as one of elements of the interior ornament. 6) There is a relation between furniture, the interior design description, and characters. That is to say, the character's social position and life style are expressed through the furniture and interior ornament.