Minneapolis Institute of Arts

A MING DYNASTY HUANGHUALI WOOD WAISTED DAYBED WITH CABRIOLE LEGS AND LINGZHI-SHAPED MOTIFS

Length: 87.1 in. (221.3 cm.), Depth: 38.75 in. (98.5 cm.), Height: 21.1 in. (53.6 cm.), Circa 1575-1650

Ex. The Museum of Classical Chinese Furniture ex. Kai-Yin Lo collection

With its impeccable proportions, a pure and sublime form, and minimalist decorative motifs, this Daybed qualifies as one of the true masterpieces of Chinese hardwood furniture from the Ming period.

Originally in the holdings of Ming Furntiure Ltd., this Daybed can now be found in The Chinese Rooms at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts.

 

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