Huanghuali Six-post Canopy Bed
Gold-embedded color lacquer table with flower patterns
Painting Table
Exhibition of the Tables of the Qing Dynasty (I) |
This large bed was made of Huanghuali wood. The front panel on the top is decorated with pearl and flame patterns in openwork carving. As for the panels on either side, they are decorated with the designs of a dragon amongst clouds. Obviously, it is a group of pictures based on traditional themes, including "Two Phoenix Flying toward the Sun" and "Two Dragons Playing with a Pearl". In the central board of the front panel, there is the design of "Kylin (Chinese Unicorn) Sending in Babies" in openwork carving. All of these exquisite decorations are in pursuit of happiness and good luck. |
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