Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 12

Chinese Decorative Carved Wooden Architectural Pediment from a Temple

About the Item

A fine Chinese decorative carved wooden architectural pediment, most likely from a temple, its crest featuring a gilt carved center star flanked by pierce carved birds, flowers, scrollwork, and dragons. Large Chinese gilt symbols appear across the pediment on a white background surrounded by a geometric design border and additional floral and scrollwork decoration across the base, accented with a red painted edge. This pediment dates to the early 20th century and is in very good overall condition, with minor edge losses, slight fade and surface wear from exterior use. The piece has had wires added for wall decoration. Dimensions: Approximately 33.5 in H x 80 in W x 1.5 in D. Ref: 8
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 33.5 in (85.09 cm)Width: 80 in (203.2 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa early 20th century
  • Condition:
    Additions or alterations made to the original: Wires added to the back for wall decoration. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading. Very good overall condition, with some losses, and surface wear from exterior use.
  • Seller Location:
    Milford, NH
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 100361stDibs: LU933937989202
More From This SellerView All
  • 19th c Carved & Gilded Chinese Architectural Screen or Valance
    Located in Milford, NH
    19th century carved and gilded wooden Chinese architectural screen or valance depicting gilded irises, flowering peony branches and birds of paradise.
    Category

    Antique 19th Century Chinese Architectural Elements

    Materials

    Giltwood

  • Architectural Wooden Fan Form Element in Old White Paint
    Located in Milford, NH
    A nice example of an architectural wooden radial fan form element in old white paint, dating to the late 19th or early 20th century, in very good overall condition, with some minor p...
    Category

    Early 20th Century American Federal Architectural Elements

    Materials

    Wood

  • Painted Wooden Louvered Triangle Architectural Transom or Door Fan
    Located in Milford, NH
    A splendid triangle form architectural transom or door fan with wooden louvers in a sunburst pattern with a molded edge surround, probably dating to the late 19th or early 20th centu...
    Category

    Antique Late 19th Century American Architectural Elements

    Materials

    Wood

  • Pair of Wooden 17th Century Carved Venetian Putti with Gesso & Paint Surface
    Located in Milford, NH
    A fine pair of architectural solid wooden carved winged putti with paint and gesso surface, one in a praying position and one with outstretched arms and legs. Probably Venetian, dati...
    Category

    Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Architectural Elements

    Materials

    Wood

  • South Asian Architectural Element with Wall Mirror
    Located in Milford, NH
    A fabulous carved wooden architectural element, perhaps a door, wall panel, or window frame, with a mirror plate added to the opening at a later date. Hints of original blue/green pa...
    Category

    Early 20th Century Asian Architectural Elements

    Materials

    Mirror, Wood

  • 19th Century Copper Architectural Spire with Nice Surface Verdigris
    Located in Milford, NH
    A wonderful form hollow copper architectural spire from a church or public building with foliate and scroll decoration, and a nice surface verdigri...
    Category

    Antique 19th Century American Architectural Elements

    Materials

    Copper

You May Also Like
  • Teakwood Architectural Temple Pediment
    Located in Chicago, IL
    This giant architectural element once graced the pediment of a Northern Thai temple. It is from Chiang, Mai, Thailand and entirely made from Teakwood, which is naturally resistant ...
    Category

    Antique Late 19th Century Thai Architectural Elements

    Materials

    Teak

  • Architectural Carved Wood Temple Truss from India
    Located in North Hollywood, CA
    Pair of tall Antique architectural carved wood temple truss fragments from India on stand. Wooden hand-carved fragments architectural truss temple, ...
    Category

    Antique Early 18th Century Indian Anglo Raj Sculptures and Carvings

    Materials

    Wood

  • 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-kind wooden sculptures on custom floor standing display pedestal stands. Originally commissioned for an important religious temple in China, the impressive large scale wall bracket corbels were notoriously difficult as they had to serve as both highly decorative temple ornaments and structural building elements used to support the weight of a wall. Hand-crafted in the early 19th century, smilarly styled design, each exceptionally hand carved, sculpted, and painted by highly trained artisans. Profusely carved and decorated, featuring very fine quality high relief work throughout, extensive bas relief, pierced openwork, rich carvings and intricate incised detailing, depicting various Chinese folk religion figures and imagery. Rising on bespoke handmade stands, consistenting of sturdy rectangular shaped thick plank plinth base embellished with foliate carvings, held upright by turned column single support. Rich in culture and history, interesting, unusual, highly decorative, whimsical and artistic, sure to add sophisticated elegance, rustic character, color, space, texture and lots of visual interest. Dimensions, largest (approx): Each: 32.5" H, 19" W, 7.25" D. Please note, the objects were sourced and transported both legally and ethically, retaining partial original red wax export seal to top. Display the three Sanxing, in their iconic representation as three, old, bearded, wise men, which dates back to the Ming dynasty, when the Gods of the three stars were represented in human form for the first time. One panel having two monumental smiling figures with hand painted eyes and tongue, the other fragment depicting four figures, seated and standing, likely Immortals, Gods, Shen deity, and other characters from ancient Chinese mythology and folklore. Both pieces with elaborate lotus and pine tree motif, a powerful symbol of wisdom and longevity. Sanxing figures are an important part of Asian culture. Statues of these three Gods...
    Category

    Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Architectural Elements

    Materials

    Wood, Paint

  • Large Wood Painted Carved Architectural Wall Pediment Fragment
    Located in Haddonfield, NJ
    Wooden Painted Carved Architectural Wall Pediment This sturdy as well as substantial wall decoration makes an impressive focal piece on a wall seeking a statement. This grey hand-p...
    Category

    20th Century French Baroque Architectural Elements

    Materials

    Wood

  • English Carved Wooden Architectural Fragment
    Located in Buchanan, MI
    An English carved wooden architectural fragment in the manner of Adams, pierced with scrolling foliage. This is a great piece for an overdoor p...
    Category

    Antique Late 18th Century English Adam Style Decorative Art

    Materials

    Wood

  • Late 19th Century Antique Architectural Carved Wood Overdoor Pediment
    Located in Stamford, CT
    Late 19th century, architectural antique carved wood overdoor pediment. Salvaged from a late 19th century Victorian home in New Haven Ct. The pedimen...
    Category

    Antique Late 19th Century American Architectural Elements

    Materials

    Wood

Recently Viewed

View All