Four Post Bed
CultureChinese
Date1600-1899
MediumHuanghuali wood
DimensionsOverall: 86 × 83 × 55 1/2 inches (218.44 × 210.82 × 140.97 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Barbara Novaria
Object number2008.55.1.A-N
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DescriptionThe bed is built with a canopy supported by four posts. The front side of the base apron is carved with two dragons flanking an animal face in the center. The bed is supported by four slightly inward legs in solid construction and surrounded by fret pattern railing. The canopy is encircled with tendrils, flowers, butterflies, and a boy riding a qilin (imagery animal) in the center.
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