Antique Lintel with Relief Carvings colour-silver The chair could be used

The chair could be used as occasional seating or as a dining chair

The doors are decorated with a subtle

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They are known as 'bi' (pronounced 'bee') in Chinese and are made from jade or other stone

The main stone on the tassel is jade

Antique Lintel with Relief Carvings colour-silver The chair could be usedHebei, circa 1900 This interesting carving once formed the lintel over an entranceway in a Chinese home, with similar carvings positioned around the walls. It dates from the turn of the last century, where it was produced in Hebei province, eastern China. The main section is arched and carved in relief, incorporating various figures at each end perhaps scenes of travellers leaving or arriving home. The narrower middle section shows a floral pattern.