Antique 19th Century Swat Valley-Pakistan Charpoi Bed, 1920s

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Antique 19th century vintage cedar wood Chair bed from Nuristan Afghanistan / Swat Valley-Pakistan Charpoi

Antique Bed Pakistan (Antique Bed … more Antique 19th century vintage cedar wood Chair bed from Nuristan Afghanistan / Swat Valley-Pakistan Charpoi

Antique Bed Pakistan (Antique Bed from Swat Valley, Pakistan). This antique bed from the Swat Valley in Pakistan is very rare and it is in good but fragile condition. A great collector's piece. The matting, which is original to the bed, is made from animal hide. The fact that this bed has intricate carving on the back makes it even more rare. The wood is cedar. It features turned wooden legs-three tall legs and one short leg. The main side is carved, as well as the headboard. A decorative rope is strung from the three tall legs. Antique Bed from Swat Valley, Pakistan from Charpoi, Pakistan.

Material/technique: Wood, hide / hand-crafted
Origin/Period: Afghanistan, Nuristan / 19th C.
cedar and woven animal hide

Width: 90 cm
Height: 110 cm (Lying surface height 40 cm)
Deep: 200 cm
Weight 23 Kg

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