Antique Lintel with Relief Carvings colour-silver these wonderful bowls have been

these wonderful bowls have been painted silver on the inside and are carved with various decorative patterns

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

The main stone on the tassel is jade

but they can easily be removed

Antique Lintel with Relief Carvings colour-silver these wonderful bowls have beenHebei, 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.