Carved Teak Kharal - Opium Grinder -19th Century Material - Iron They are painted with a

They are painted with a Maharaja and Maharani facing one another amongst other decorative patterns

25cm: W25 x D9 x H35 cm

the jar is coated in a creamy white slip before being freely decorated with expressive iron-brown brushwork

It has its original brass hardware and a beautiful rich dark patina

Carved Teak Kharal - Opium Grinder -19th Century Material - Iron They are painted with aThis beautifully carved 19th century teak kharal from Rajasthan was traditionally used for grinding opium, an important part of rural ritual life for centuries. Hand carved from a single solid piece of teak, it has developed a deep, dark patina from long use and careful handling over generations. The sculptor has shaped the vessel with elegant, leaf like contours, and the spout end is carved with the stylised head of a tiger, its open mouth and