Early 19th Century Ping Yao Carved Architectural Corbel

A rare historical artifact from the Ping Yao site, this one of kind architectural corbel was originally used as a courtyard support beam. It hand-carved from solid slab of elm wood, they show a lovely aged and semi-oxidized patina. This piece features a carving of a Chinese warrior with a background of tree. The craftsmanship behind this decorative work is masterful and it comes on a custom stand for display purposes.