Carved Teak Kharal - Opium Grinder -19th Century Material - Elm (Reclaimed) Its softly weathered glaze

Its softly weathered glaze

35 x 3 x 57 (wxdxh cms)

fragile and finely made

Carved from one piece of Granite there is considerable erosion and wear

Size 150 x 208 cms approx

Carved Teak Kharal - Opium Grinder -19th Century Material - Elm (Reclaimed) Its softly weathered glazeThis 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