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18th Century East Indies Mahogany Raj Bed with Paws

$44,500
£33,765.58
€38,607.92
CA$62,154.43
A$69,107.27
CHF 36,084.01
MX$841,203.79
NOK 460,416.19
SEK 431,387.97
DKK 288,137.99
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About the Item

An 18th century Raj East Indies bed with elaborate carving, carved tiger paw feet, and a finished tester. Often copying Western or British forms, Rajput courts extracted influence from the East India Company. These forms had become standard issue in the royal courts of Rajasthan by the 19th century.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 97.5 in (247.65 cm)Width: 89.5 in (227.33 cm)Depth: 73.5 in (186.69 cm)
  • Style:
    British Colonial (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Mahogany,Rosewood
  • Place of Origin:
    India
  • Period:
    Late 18th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 18th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    Charleston, SC
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: DSA88703351stDibs: U1110198870335

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