Antique Lintel with Relief Carvings w195 with each one incorporating a

with each one incorporating a lozenge shaped carving showing various figures at court

decorated in gold and black with cranes - a symbol to the Chinese of wisdom

Each one comes with a black metal stand as shown

Raised wing-like carvings at each end of the extended cabinet top indicate the religious function

but the style is also known as an 'Official's Hat' chair as the headrest was also thought to resemble the winged hats of Chinese mandarins of the Ming dynasty

Antique Lintel with Relief Carvings w195 with each one incorporating aHebei, circa 1900 This interesting carving once formed the lintel over an entranceway in a Chinese home, with similar carvings positioned around the walls. It dates from the turn of the last century, where it was produced in Hebei province, eastern China. The main section is arched and carved in relief, incorporating various figures at each end perhaps scenes of travellers leaving or arriving home. The narrower middle section shows a floral pattern.