When I was walking in the passageways that separate the exterior of Bet Abba Libanos from the rock out of which the church was carved, I came across several bedframes leaning against one of the rock walls.

I have a feeling these beds were made according to a very old design. I'm sure I've seen photos of similar furniture from Egyptian tombs, though the ancient Egyptian examples were probably more refined and ornate.

However, I like the rough simplicity we see here.

While the two bed frames are built according to the same general design, the level and method of execution differ considerably.

The lower pair of legs look as if they have been carved on a lathe, albeit one powered by a foot pedal. I'm no expert on woodworking, but I suspect it would be exceedingly difficult to achieve those shapes without a lathe.

In contrast, it does look like the upper pair of legs, which are thinner and lighter colored, were carved by hand. Tool marks are clearly visible, and they suggest the shafts were shaped by hand tools without the benefit of a lathe.