Chinese Carved Polychromed Architectural Element

age unknown, dense carved wood with cut out slot on bottom and large hollowed section top (possibly to hold a beam), one end with elaborate scrolled crest over band with two rows of iron rivets, 24 in. - Provenance: Collection of Russell Chan and Rafael Miranda, Hendersonville, North Carolina
Condition Report: stress cracks throughout, loss to top left scroll element on crest, wear to paint, overall abrasions and wear