Red and Gold Decorative Carved Lintel unframed including the 'horse hoof' style

including the 'horse hoof' style feet

These hand stitched silk embroideries show simple designs of flowers

Made from reclaimed elm wood with brass hardware

with the dark lacquer worn

We recommend bringing the jars indoors during the winter to preserve their condition

Red and Gold Decorative Carved Lintel unframed including the 'horse hoof' styleJiangsu, circa 1880 Salvaged from a home in Jiangsu province in eastern China, this brightly decorated panel once formed part of an internal wall as a lintel. The deep red lacquer of the main section is adorned with relief carvings picked out in gold showing pagoda roofed houses, trees and, set centrally, three distinguished elders. The middle figure holds a 'ruyi' sceptre an ancient auspicious symbol for power and good fortune and a sign of nobility.