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Chinese Qing Dynasty Style Huanghuali Luohan Bed (羅漢床)中國清代風格黃花梨羅漢床
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Presenting this magnificent Chinese Huanghuali Luohan Bed. This traditional daybed, or 'Luohan Chuang,' is a centerpiece of classical Chinese furniture. Crafted from highly prized huanghuali wood, known for its beautiful grain and rich color. Inscriptions claim it was made in the Qianlong 30th year by imperial order, a significant attribution. While the inscription suggests 1765, the piece likely dates to the late Qing or early Republic period, a high-quality revival. Its exceptional craftsmanship and huanghuali material command an auction estimate of $80,000 to $150,000. This bed is a testament to the enduring artistry of Chinese woodworking traditions.
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Chinese Qing Dynasty Style Huanghuali Luohan Bed (羅漢床)
中國清代風格黃花梨羅漢床
By:Unknown (likely a workshop)
Style:Chinese Qing Dynasty Style
Origin:China
Materials:Huanghuali wood (海南黃花梨)
Age:Late Qing Dynasty to Early Republic Period, circa 19th to early 20th Century
Condition:Excellent (rich patina, minor surface wear consistent with age, no significant damage visible)
Value:Authentic Imperial Qianlong (1765) Scenario: $1,000,000 - $3,000,000+; High-Quality Late Qing/Early Republic (19th-early 20th C) in Qianlong Style Scenario: $80,000 - $150,000
Maker's Marks / Writing:Central circular inscription: '孟價 庚申魚大局 婦許齊妃能生嬰 依治侯宮孝恆底 祖慈齊齊 針宜齊齊' (Meng Jia Geng Shen Yu Da Ju Fu Xu Qi Fei Neng Sheng Ying Yi Zhi Hou Gong Xiao Heng Di Zu Ci Qi Qi Zhen Yi Qi Qi - a poetic or philosophical text, possibly related to family or governance). Right panel inscription: '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 Household Department, ordered to be made of huanghuali, one concubine's bed).
Date:2026-07-12 16:02:26.324207
Description:
A finely carved Chinese Luohan bed (羅漢床), or daybed, crafted from highly prized huanghuali wood. The bed features a high, stepped backrest with intricate geometric fretwork and scrolling motifs, flanked by two rolled armrests. The central panel of the backrest contains a circular cartouche with a detailed inscription, while the side panels also bear inscriptions. The bed's frame is supported by elegant cabriole legs with carved aprons, showcasing traditional Chinese woodworking artistry and a rich, warm patina.
一張精雕細琢的中國羅漢床，由珍貴的黃花梨木製成。床背高聳，呈階梯狀，飾有精緻的幾何回紋和卷草紋，兩側配有卷軸式扶手。床背中央嵌有圓形開光，內有詳細銘文，兩側面板亦有銘文。床架由優雅的彎腿支撐，牙板雕刻精美，展現了中國傳統木工藝術的精湛技藝和豐富溫潤的包漿。
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Assessment:
This is a very high-quality Chinese Luohan bed, exhibiting excellent craftsmanship and made from desirable huanghuali wood. The inscriptions claiming Qianlong 30th year (1765) imperial manufacture are highly significant but require in-hand expert verification to confirm authenticity. While the wood and carving are consistent with fine Qing Dynasty furniture, such explicit imperial claims are often found on later, albeit high-quality, revival pieces. The piece is a beautiful example of traditional Chinese furniture, regardless of the precise date of manufacture.
這是一張品質極高的中國羅漢床，展現了精湛的工藝，並由珍貴的黃花梨木製成。銘文聲稱其為乾隆三十年（1765年）奉旨製作，這一點極為重要，但需要實物專家鑑定以確認其真實性。儘管木材和雕工與精美的清代家具相符，但如此明確的皇家銘文常出現在後來的、品質雖高但屬於復古風格的仿製品上。無論確切的製作年代如何，這件作品都是中國傳統家具的精美典範。
Individual Images:
whole Luohan bed front view
detail of central circular inscription
detail of right panel inscription
closeup of right panel inscription
detail of carved apron and leg
detail of huanghuali wood grain
Provenance:
N/A
Condition:
Excellent (rich patina, minor surface wear consistent with age, no significant damage visible)
Identification Score: 95%
The item is clearly identifiable as a Chinese Luohan bed made of huanghuali wood, based on its distinctive form, carving style, and visible wood grain. The inscriptions further specify its claimed origin and purpose.
根據其獨特的造型、雕刻風格和可見的木紋，該物品清晰地被識別為中國黃花梨羅漢床。銘文進一步說明了其聲稱的來源和用途。
Authenticity Score: 70%
The authenticity score reflects a high probability that this is a genuine Qing Dynasty or early Republic period huanghuali piece, given the quality of the wood, carving, and patina. However, the specific claim of Qianlong 30th year imperial manufacture via the inscription, while intriguing, is difficult to fully authenticate from photographs alone. Such detailed imperial claims are sometimes added to later high-quality reproductions or revival pieces. Further in-hand examination of the inscription, construction, and wood aging would be necessary to confirm the 1765 imperial attribution.
真實性評分反映了這件作品很可能是真正的清代或民國早期黃花梨家具，考慮到木材、雕刻和包漿的品質。然而，銘文聲稱乾隆三十年奉旨製作的具體說法，雖然引人入勝，但僅憑照片難以完全證實其真實性。如此詳細的皇家聲明有時會出現在後來的、高品質的仿製品或復古風格作品上。需要進一步實物檢查銘文、結構和木材老化情況，才能確認1765年的皇家歸屬。
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