An antique Chinese high relief timber temple carving, early Qing Dynasty, circa 1,700, probably a crest piece for temple furniture, well carved and pierced, the dramatic and vigorous figural group comprising various Shizi and eight gods with their various attributes, with auspicious foliage, lotus, peony and flowing clouds or drapery, with remnant polychrome colouring. Height 32 cm. Width 58 cm.