Rare and dates back about 200 years to the Qing dynasty. This Chinese canopy bed has extraordinary details and originally commissioned by a family of some status based on the quality of its details. Deeply carved bed post, crowns, rails and interior crowns are beautifully carved and lacquered in rich gold lacquers, red, green, with black highlights and egg shell inlays . The carving of eternal knots, wise men, marriage scenes and fruits all meticulously made . The painting of natural fauna also embellishes the rich maple stain interior while Chinese red lacquer is used on the front. This Wedding bed also has a alcove for the added purpose to place a table . This bed is made of Elm wood and is all simply joined together using tongue and grove joinery. Surprising simple to put together with two or three people with a rubber mallet, and tape measure. We suggest this as a bedroom bed but also as a living room rest area and is meant to be used with fabric curtains to enhance privacy and rest. Additional information , photos upon request. This item is authentic and very rare and has been very well maintained for over two hundred years with very little restoration . • Size- 85"w X 77d X 93"H • Vestibule inside- 79 x 23.5 x 80"H • Bed area - 79 x 49 x 61"H • Mattress area- 79x 47" • Solid Elm wood • Condition- Very Good • About 200 year old • Ships Common carrier, expert packing, insured • Assembly required, simple joinery.