Carved Teak Horse Head Corbel On Stand From Gujarat - 19th Century Oriental Steiner's Turkey Red Dyehouse at

Steiner's Turkey Red Dyehouse at Church also produced red-dyed cloth for the army

The lid swivels in the traditional way to reveal five compartments

now gently faded and distressed through decades of use

offering generous storage for linens

There's a beautiful juxtaposition cast between the pastel tones of the old paint still layered over the original carving giving a rustic aged feel

Carved Teak Horse Head Corbel On Stand From Gujarat - 19th Century Oriental Steiner's Turkey Red Dyehouse atThis 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