A pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty hand carved temple corbels from the early 19th century, depicting warriors. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this pair of Chinese temple corbels was skillfully hand carved in wood. Each corbel depicts a Chinese warrior mounting a dragon or a swine. Dragons in particular are frequent and auspicious patterns in the Chinese tradition.

These corbels showcase a great attention to detail as seen with the faces, clothes and weapons, and are adorned with wonderful foliage motifs throughout. Each corbel is mounted on a wooden base. These items were originally architectural adornments in a Chinese temple. With their great decor and nice proportions, this pair of Chinese early 19th century hand carved mounted wooden temple corbels will make for a great decorative addition to any home, particularly displayed in a living room or foyer.