Carved Teak Horse Head Corbel On Stand From Gujarat - 19th Century Oriental The carving is in the

The carving is in the Mughal style

offering generous storage for linens

now gently faded and distressed through decades of use

5 x 30  x 46  (wxdxh cms)

This cabinet likely dates to the earlier part of the Meiji era

Carved Teak Horse Head Corbel On Stand From Gujarat - 19th Century Oriental The carving is in theThis magnificent 19th century teak horse head corbel originates from Gujarat and was originally carved as an architectural element from a grand doorway, where the horse traditionally symbolised strength, prosperity and protection. Boldly sculpted from a single solid block of teak, the form is powerful and expressive, with deeply modelled features, pronounced musculature and confident carving that speaks to the skill of the original craftsman. Over