Oriental Dragon Relief Motif Solid Dense Tan Wood Luohan Daybed ws4970S Ceramic Box its tail playfully draped

its tail playfully draped

Flanking the central compartment are eight small drawers—four on each side—each decorated with its own unique gilded narrative scene

flame-bordered mandorla (halo) featuring intricate scrolling cloud patterns

a variation on the drawing

The surface is carved with a relief pattern of oriental flower and pattern

Oriental Dragon Relief Motif Solid Dense Tan Wood Luohan Daybed ws4970S Ceramic Box its tail playfully drapedThis spectacular, authentic Chinese antique style Luohan bed (also known as a Chinese daybed or opium bed) is a magnificent showcase of traditional craftsmanship, featuring breathtakingly intricate dragon carvings in relief across its stepped back panels and robust cabriole legs. The majestic three rail platform silhouette captures the ultimate expression of historic opulence, finished in a deep, lustrous ebonized hue that evokes the heavy solid dense