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What is the purpose of the corbel?
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A corbel is a bracket that is designed to support an overhang. Typically it’s used in architecture to support a roof that sticks out beyond the outer walls of the building. Many corbels today are simply decorative, but they were originally designed to support weight. Shop a collection of corbels from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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19th-C. Monumental Chinese Carved Food Dog Corbels / Architectural Fragments, 2
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Wow! This is a pair or set of monumental Chinese corbels with heavily carved hanging food dogs and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Architectural Elements
Materials
Rosewood
Pair of Qing Dynasty Hand-Carved Wooden Temple Corbels with Deer Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty hand-carved wooden temple corbels from the 18th or 19th century with
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$1,920 Sale Price / set
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19th Century Chinese Temple Architectural Corbel Carved Sculpture Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A majestic pair of antique architectural salvaged Chinese temple corbels, now mounted as one-of-a
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood, Paint
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Hand-Carved Temple Corbels with Characters
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of 19th century Chinese hand-carved temple corbels featuring stylized characters. Each
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Wood
$3,040 Sale Price / set
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Pair of Antique Hand-Carved Wood Temple Corbels from 18th Century, China
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Chinese 18th century hand-carved wooden temple corbels. Each corbel features detailed
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Wood
$3,040 Sale Price / set
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Pair of 19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Hand-Carved Wooden Temple Corbels
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty period hand-carved temple corbels from the 19th century, mounted on
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$6,400 Sale Price / set
20% Off