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Black wood kang bed with openwork carvings of bamboo-knot and grape patterns, a cloud stone (marble) inlay, waistband, and S-curved legs (Qing Dynasty)

Guangzhou Museum

Guangzhou Museum
Guangzhou, China

This bed has a triple-screen design. The back screen's upright columns connect to the canopy's round arch, which has a smooth surface and bamboo-knot style. The canopy is intricately carved with grapevines and bamboo, and the back screen's central section is inset with marble in a circular frame, with grapevines and bamboo knots carved on either side. The side screens are designed to resemble chair armrests, and are intricately carved with grapevines and connected to the seat by a gooseneck. The seat of the bed is framed and inlaid with a recessed panel with a slightly raised center, while the perimeter has Bingpan style edges. Underneath, there is a high waistband with aprons intricately carved with bamboo leaves and leaf-scroll designs. The bed is supported by S-curved legs, each with a sheep's hoof foot.

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  • Title: Black wood kang bed with openwork carvings of bamboo-knot and grape patterns, a cloud stone (marble) inlay, waistband, and S-curved legs (Qing Dynasty)
  • Physical Dimensions: Length: 61.8 in (157 cm); width: 21.5 in (54.5 cm); height: 47.2 in (120 cm)
Guangzhou Museum

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