LATE MING-EARLY QING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY

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A RARE HUANGHUALI FLUSH-CORNER LEG DAYBED, TA

LATE MING-EARLY QING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY
Of ‘four-corners flush’ form, the soft mat seat is set within a thick rectangular frame above a plain apron. The whole is supported on legs of square section ending in hoof feet.
18 7/8 in. (48 cm.) high, 79 7/8 in. (203 cm.) wide, 26 1/2 in. (67.5 cm.) deep

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Lot Essay

The simianping, or 'four-corner's flush' form, is amongst the most attractive forms found in Chinese furniture construction. It relies on the simplicity of its lines and figure of the wood for its beauty, and the present bed is a superb example of this successful combination. Furniture of simianping form is likely derived from the earlier method of box-construction, and it became a much revered form during the Ming dynasty.

This item is made of a type of Dalbergia wood which is subject to CITES export/import restrictions since 2 January 2017. This item can only be shipped to addresses within Hong Kong or collected from our Hong Kong saleroom and office unless a CITES re-export permit is granted. Please contact the department for further information.

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