Late Qing Double-Sided Chinese Carved Architectural Beam - Solid Cypress (31"x12")

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This is a genuine Late Qing Dynasty (c. 1840–1912) architectural roof beam salvaged from a grand Chinese home. It is … Read more This is a genuine Late Qing Dynasty (c. 1840–1912) architectural roof beam salvaged from a grand Chinese home. It is carved from a single solid block of Chinese Cypress and features rare, intricate double-sided carvings:

Front: A dramatic battle scene from the Romance of Sui and Tang. Features a young general with a human-faced chest armor mirror and dual weapons (mace and long blade).

Back: A beautifully contrasting painted landscape of pine trees and swirling clouds.

Expert Provenance: The side of the beam still bears its original carpenter's ink inscription reading "Front Hall, Right Rear Step-beam," proving its exact location in an old mansion's roof truss.

Size: 31 inches long x 12 inches high x 3 inches thick.

Comes with a handwritten provenance note from a previous owner. Perfect for a collector of Asian architectural salvage, a designer looking for a high-end statement piece, or a museum display. Ships at buyer's expense (local pickup highly recommended due to weight and size).

This is not a reproduction. It is a substantial and culturally significant work of art that would be a commanding statement piece in any collection or home. See less