19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed

This is a wonderful example of a canopy bed from Shanghai Province, China. Made of Chinese Northern Elm, this bed features hoofed feet and multiple floral carvings. The exterior is heavily decorated with gold leafing, carvings, ornate carved figurine pillars, and delicate fretwork. The interior features eight, hand-painted, ornately designed panels, a woven reed bed/mattress platform, and a low chest with two drawers on each side.