A HONGMU DAY BEDLate Qing Dynasty/RepublicThe stepped back carved in relief with three panels enclosing different shaped incense burners, the sides similarly carved with just one reserve with a centralfangding flanked by two animal shaped censers, all above the rectangular seat and openwork waists and aprons, all raised on sturdy square section legs terminating in hoof feet.92.5cm (36 1/2in) high x 180.3cm (71in) wide x 96cm (37 3/4in) deep (4).For further information on this lot please visit theCondition Report: General signs of rub and wear with surface scratches and small dents. Natural opening of the wood and areas of discoloration. The rectangular seat with one side of the fitted borders with openings and small open cracks. some cracks and openings to the side and back panels. The wood fittings of the side panels are not stuck into them but easily dropping.Provenance: Provenance: The Jo Li trust was established 25 years ago in the memory of the late Jo Li by his partner Malcolm (who passed away in 2015), and all the Chinese artifacts in the house belonged to Jo. He came from a prominent Hong Kong family described on Wikipedia as the most influential during the era of British rule.His father, Simon Li, 'became the first Hong Kong Chinese to act as Chief Justice... He retired in 1987... as the colony's most senior Chinese judge.'