19th Century Hand-Carved Walnut Architectural/Decorative Atlas Corbel Western Asiatic The metal weight hanging from

The metal weight hanging from the chain acts as a spinning governor for the centrifugal force that helps the wheel spin continuously and smoothly with minimal wrist movement

The vases are matching and depict traditional scenes featuring soldiers and villagers

Budai is depicted as a jovial

Crafted from the highest-quality soapstone and stunning green jade

19th Century Hand-Carved Walnut Architectural/Decorative Atlas Corbel Western Asiatic The metal weight hanging fromTraveling Man Treasures is selling this late 19th century architectural decorative corbel featuring a hand carved walnut depiction of the Greek God Atlas. The corbel has been well cared for and is in excellent condition for its age. The finely detailed Atlas strains, muscles flexed, face tense, arms bent overhead to symbolically carry the weight of the world. The lower section narrows into a decorative scroll, its overall design allowing the piece to