Horse Khunti Turban Hanger From Rajasthan - 19th Century Material - Oak As our Indian boxes are

As our Indian boxes are vintage dating between 50 & 150 years old

This lacquer pot is from Rajasthan

producing a richly textured surface with exceptional depth and patina

expressed through aggressive forms and symbols

Hand-carved with detailed floral designs

Horse Khunti Turban Hanger From Rajasthan - 19th Century Material - Oak As our Indian boxes areThis Indian turban hanger (called a khunti in Hindi) has been carved in the shape of a horse and is stylistically from Southern Rajasthan. This would have been used daily for turbans or a clothes peg. It would have been one of a pair on either side of a door. They are often seen in palaces & houses of the wealthier classes, normally plastered into the wall, other animals like parrots and peacocks are quite common too. See the final photo for details