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The Bed of Ware

Hans Vredemen de Vries, 1558-1603

English, The Bed of Ware, 1558-1603, Victoria and Albert Museum, Art Funded 1931

Richly carved and ornamented bed with the remains of painted decoration.

Subject of numerous tales and literary references, for example Twelfth Night and a play by Ben Jonson.

Title of artwork, date

The Bed of Ware, 1558-1603

Date supported

1931

Medium and material

Oak

Dimensions

230 x 328 cm

Grant

2,030

Total cost

4,000

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