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Chinese Qing Dynasty Period Huanghuali Inscribed Luohan Chuang Daybed中国清代黄花梨刻铭罗汉床
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Presenting this Chinese Qing Dynasty Period Huanghuali Inscribed Luohan Chuang Daybed. This is a classical Chinese daybed, known as a *luohan chuang*. Crafted from what appears to be precious *huanghuali* hardwood, with intricate carving and robust construction. It features significant carved inscriptions, including a Qianlong 30th year imperial workshop claim. The piece exhibits good age and patina, consistent with an antique, but the imperial claim needs verification. If a genuine antique *huanghuali* daybed, it could fetch $80,000 to $250,000 at auction. A beautiful and historically resonant piece, highly sought after by collectors of fine Chinese furniture.
Item Report
Chinese Qing Dynasty Period Huanghuali Inscribed Luohan Chuang Daybed
中国清代黄花梨刻铭罗汉床
By:Unknown (bearing an inscription claiming Imperial Workshops production)
Style:Classical Chinese Furniture, Qing Dynasty Period
Origin:China
Materials:Huanghuali (Dalbergia odorifera) hardwood, possibly other precious rosewood
Age:Late 18th Century to Early 20th Century (circa 1765-1920), with the inscription claiming 1765.
Condition:Very Good (consistent with age, minor surface wear and patina, no obvious major damage)
Value:If a high-quality antique Huanghuali daybed (late Qing/early Republic, without imperial attribution): $80,000 - $250,000 USD. If a high-quality later reproduction (20th/21st C. Huanghuali, with decorative inscription): $20,000 - $80,000 USD. An authentic Qianlong Period, Imperial Workshop Huanghuali Guifei Chuang (if inscription verified) would command significantly higher values, potentially $800,000 - $2,500,000 USD or more.
Maker's Marks / Writing:Carved inscriptions on the backrest. Right panel: '乾隆三十年 造辦處奉旨 着做黃花梨 貴妃床壹張' (Qianlong 30th Year, Made by Imperial Order of the Imperial Workshops, Made of Huanghuali, One Imperial Concubine's Bed). Central medallion and left panel contain poetic or literary inscriptions.
Date:2026-07-12 17:38:23.717356
Description:
A classical Chinese luohan chuang (daybed) crafted from what appears to be precious huanghuali hardwood. It features a high backrest with intricate openwork carving, geometric patterns, and scrolling motifs. The backrest is composed of three panels, with a central circular medallion and two rectangular panels, all bearing carved Chinese inscriptions. The daybed has rolled armrests and a plank seat. The base is elegantly carved with scrolling designs and stands on cabriole-style legs. The wood exhibits a rich, warm patina and distinctive grain patterns.
一张经典的中国罗汉床，由珍贵的黄花梨硬木制成。它有一个高靠背，上面有复杂的镂空雕刻、几何图案和卷草纹饰。靠背由三块面板组成，中央有一个圆形浮雕，两侧是两块矩形面板，上面都刻有中文铭文。罗汉床配有卷轴式扶手和板式座面。底座雕刻有精美的卷草纹，并由弯腿支撑。木材呈现出丰富、温暖的包浆和独特的纹理图案。
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Assessment:
This is a visually impressive and well-crafted Chinese daybed, likely made from a valuable hardwood such as huanghuali. The craftsmanship, form, and apparent age suggest it is a genuine antique. The carved inscriptions, particularly the one claiming 'Qianlong 30th Year, Made by Imperial Order of the Zaoban Chu (Imperial Workshops), Made of Huanghuali, One Guifei Chuang (Imperial Concubine's Bed),' are highly significant. However, such explicit and grand imperial claims on furniture require rigorous in-hand examination by a specialist to verify authenticity, as they are often added to later, albeit high-quality, reproductions. Without independent verification of the inscription, the highest value scenario remains speculative.
这是一件视觉上令人印象深刻且制作精良的中国罗汉床，很可能由黄花梨等珍贵硬木制成。其工艺、造型和表观年代表明它是一件真正的古董。雕刻的铭文，特别是声称“乾隆三十年，造办处奉旨，着做黄花梨，贵妃床壹张”的铭文，具有极高的意义。然而，家具上如此明确和宏伟的皇家声明需要专家进行严格的实物鉴定以核实其真实性，因为它们经常被添加到后来的、尽管是高质量的复制品上。在没有独立验证铭文的情况下，最高价值的估算仍是推测性的。
Individual Images:
whole luohan chuang front view
detail of central inscription
detail of right inscription panel
closeup of right inscription
detail of carved base and legs
detail of plank seat surface
Provenance:
N/A
Condition:
Very Good (consistent with age, minor surface wear and patina, no obvious major damage)
Identification Score: 95%
The item is clearly identifiable as a Chinese luohan chuang (daybed) due to its distinctive form, construction, and decorative elements. The material appears to be a high-quality hardwood consistent with huanghuali.
该物品因其独特的造型、结构和装饰元素，被清晰地识别为中国罗汉床。其材质似乎是与黄花梨相符的优质硬木。
Authenticity Score: 65%
The piece exhibits characteristics consistent with an antique, including good patina, wear, and high-quality craftsmanship. The wood grain strongly suggests huanghuali. However, the explicit inscription claiming imperial workshop production during the Qianlong period (1765) is a very high-value claim that requires in-hand expert verification. While the visual evidence does not contradict the claim, such inscriptions are sometimes added to later, high-quality reproductions. Therefore, while the piece itself appears to be a genuine antique, the imperial attribution from the inscription remains unverified from photographs alone.
该物品展现出与古董相符的特征，包括良好的包浆、磨损和高品质的工艺。木纹强烈暗示为黄花梨。然而，明确声称乾隆时期（1765年）造办处制作的铭文是一个极高价值的声明，需要专家进行实物鉴定。虽然视觉证据并未与该声明相矛盾，但此类铭文有时会被添加到后来的、高质量的复制品上。因此，尽管该物品本身似乎是一件真正的古董，但仅凭照片无法验证铭文的皇家归属。
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