California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 Mar. 28, 2015  Mar. 28, 2015

 Lot # 5362 
A MAGNIFICENT HUALI WOOD CARVED 'DRAGON' LUOHAN BED    清 花梨木雕雲龍紋羅漢大床


  • Dimension: Height: 49 in (124.5 cm) Width: 81 1/2 in (207 cm) Depth: 57 3/4 in (146.8 cm)
  • Estimate From: $4000
  • Estimate To: $6000

Of superb quality and massive form, the rectangular wood set within a frame above a recessed waist and a delicately carved apron with mythical beast masks, the legs terminating in mythical beast feet, the two side rails intricately carved in relief with issuing dragon amid turbulent waves, below a pierced carved two dragons flanking a flaming bowl amid auspicious clouds, the back panel carved with imperial dragon with five claws, symbolizing the superb power of the Emperor, surrounded by aupicious clouds, the back carved with three panels of auspicious five bat flanking stylized shou character symbol. Qing Dynasty period.