Coat Hook Rail Made From Carved Teak Panel - 19th Century Origin - Korea The original publisher was Kogaya

The original publisher was Kogaya Katsugorô and the blockcutter Ôtaya Takichi (Hori Takichi) in 1852

The various compartments and drawers would have held scrolls

The bottom panel is decorated with golden peonies & the jewels of Tibet

Cabinets like this were constructed from cedar or pine and painted using mineral pigments

The snake wrapped around his big round belly is clearly recognizable

Coat Hook Rail Made From Carved Teak Panel - 19th Century Origin - Korea The original publisher was KogayaThis 19th century Indian carved teak panel has been thoughtfully converted into a decorative coat rail, combining antique architectural carving with practical everyday use. The panel itself is richly hand carved with repeating floral motifs, each centred around a stylised flower framed within geometric borderstypical of traditional Indian wood carving. The teak has developed a beautiful aged surface over more than a century, with natural wear that