Carved Teak Horse Peg From Gujarat - 19th Century Finish - Burgundy Lacquer These chests were made in

These chests were made in The Rann of Kutch and used as dhow trade chests for transporting spices like pepper and cloves

raised on bun feet

transforming what was once a functional element into a striking decorative feature

Small: W12 x D12 x H29 cm

These were used in a similar way to altar tables and usually

Carved Teak Horse Peg From Gujarat - 19th Century Finish - Burgundy Lacquer These chests were made inThis wonderfully carved teak wall peg has been caved in the shape of a horse and is from Northern Gujarat. Horses in this area were a symbol of fertility and wealth. These pegs were found exclusively in the parsal part of a Gujarati home, the front hall where you could also access the first floor. Northern Gujarati houses were separated into three rooms, the otlo (balcony), parsal (middle room), and ordo (interior room). The lotus flower carving is a