Description

A rare monumental pair of Japanese handcarved hardwood (keyaki) temple transoms / (temple architectural elements dating from the 1800’s). Elaborately carved with charming motifs of squirrels eating from grape vines. The carvings are deeply recessed with raised outside edges of a scrolling form. Realistic grape vines and leaves continue along the underside of each transom. Very heavy. (pictured with a tansu for scale. not included)

Each is carved from a single piece of solid wood. Ready to be installed and enjoyed!

Early 19th Century

Dimensions : 75″ L x 7″ D x 19″ H