EXTRAORDINARY, 19TH C CHINESE QING DYNASTY ZITAN DRAGON DAY BED
Gorgeously constructed with three conjoined back splats, wide rectangular hard mat, rising both arms panels. Ornately carved after an imperial example with all over decoration of dragons pursuing flaming pearls, the scalloped crest top surmounting the stepped back, all raised on cabriole legs over scalloped apron. Decorated wealthy with detailed dragons motif in deep relief chasing a flame pearl within fumes clouds. The Zitan shows dense wood with feathery fine grain and patina.


Clouds, sometimes referred to as "auspicious clouds" (xiangyun), represent the heavens and also "good luck" because the Chinese word for cloud (yun) is pronounced the same as yun meaning "luck" or "fortune".
Its form often resembles the auspicious shape of the Lingzhi "fungus of immortality".
The cloud is a commonly seen design and when repeated in a pattern symbolizes never-ending fortune.
For a comprehensive discussion of the relationship of the cloud, dragon, star, and moon symbols please visit Charm Symbols: Star, Moon, Cloud and Dragon.
Auspicious clouds may be seen on coins and charms at the following: Auspicious Inscriptions, Chinese Coins with Charm Features, Buddhist Charms, Daoist Charms.


Dimensions: 70" H x 90" W x 60" D

Over all in EXCELLENT condition. Some stress of wear. Natural wood imperfection, wood joint mark, minor scratches and dents. Normal consider ages and wears.


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