Measurement: L 86--1/2 in., W 56-1/2 in., H 88-1/8 in. This is an extremely important Zitan dragon bed. It is believed to be used by the Yongzheng Emperor (1723-1735) in the Summer Palace. There are five back panels carved with dragons admist clouds in addition to two side panels also carved with lively dragons. It is amazing that the original mattress is still intact today. The craftsmanship to make this Zitan bed is outstanding.The bed is fitted together piece by piece, not even one nail is used. This bed is indeed a national treasure. There is no museums in the world has similar imperial bed like this one. This bed is also come with two foot stands which are also made of Zitan. Provenance: This Imperial Zitan dragon bed belonged to a famous scholar and collector in Hong Kong. He acquired this with a large jade Imperial seal of the same period. The jade seal has carved with 'Treasure of the Emperor' as well as nine other smaller seals indicating that it belonged to Yongzheng Emperor. (see Lot 33 in this Sale).清朝立国至雍正皇帝（公元1723-1735）在位时已近百年，政局稳定，皇家艺术作品更趋完美。雍正皇帝与乾隆皇帝 （公元1736-1795）时期的艺术品明显分别是是前者较後者清爽明快，这可从家俬，瓷器，丝织等可见其慨。这罗汉床选用千年大叶紫檀木材而制，其猛龙及祥云布局雕刻精美气韵非凡不言而喻，其马辰藤席肥厚大，难得之至。此床相信是当年供雍正帝在避暑山庄休闲之用也。

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