An antique Chinese hand carved wooden temple corbel from the 19th century, with characters, pagodas, vegetation and red polychromy. This Chinese architectural fragment is carved with an abundant décor featuring dynamic Chinese characters actively engaged in their occupations and surrounded by a luscious vegetation and pagodas. Presenting traces of its original red polychromy, this richly carved temple corbel, decorated on both sides, will make for an excellent decorative addition to any home décor, where it will be an undeniable conversation piece.