19th Century Chinese Temple Carved Wooden Architectural Corbels - a Pair

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A pair of majestic Chinese temple architectural hand carved wooden corbel wall brackets. The salvaged high relief temple building elements … Read more A pair of majestic Chinese temple architectural hand carved wooden corbel wall brackets. The salvaged high relief temple building elements feature extensive intricate carvings of Chinese religious folklore and elegantly aged and distressed remnants of the original polychrome remaining.

Similarly styled, one having two large smiling figures with faded original hand painted eyes and tongue, one depicting four figures, seated and standing, both with elaborate pine tree motif, a powerful symbol of wisdom and longevity. Rising on custom hand carved stands, having rectangular base with foliate carvings and hand turned support. Both salvaged legally and retaining partial wax export seal to top.

This eye-catching pair of sculptural antique religious folk art will add sophisticated elegance, rustic character, texture and interest. Wonderfully decorative and a great conversation piece, sure to compliment any home See less