Coffer Table From Shanxi - 19th Century Wall Art This magnificent 19th-century teak horse

This magnificent 19th-century teak horse head corbel originates from Gujarat and was originally carved as an architectural element from a grand doorway

painted highlights

Rather surprisingly they are not Indian

but with potential at extra cost to have a fully restored & wired version

49 x 6 x 139  (w x d x h cms)

Coffer Table From Shanxi - 19th Century Wall Art This magnificent 19th-century teak horseThis original antique Chinese coffer table originates from Shanxi province and dates to the 19th century. Constructed from northern Chinese elm (yumu ), it shows a timeworn surface with traces of its original burgundy lacquer, now mellowed into a warm patina that highlights the grain of the wood. Coffer tables were multifunctional pieces in Chinese households, serving both as storage chests and as tables. The five drawers on this example make it