Carved Rajasthani Opium Grinder (Kharal) - 19th Century Stools Tibetan wool rug was used

Tibetan wool rug was used as saddle rug for a pony but would make a pretty hearth rug in a small cottage

its elegant pedestal form elevates the shallow bowl

16 x 14 x 21 (wxdxh cms)

mellow patina that enhances its character and authenticity

5 x H32 cm

Carved Rajasthani Opium Grinder (Kharal) - 19th Century Stools Tibetan wool rug was usedThis Indian opium kharal dates to the 19th century. Kharals were used for grinding opium which was then mixed with water & strained through a retort before drinking. This particular kharal features a naively carved elephant head for a handle at one end. The pouring end features a Makara, a legendary Hindu guardian sea creature. It is constructed from rhoeda wood. A lovely feature of this is the hole in the bottom which shows its heavy use. The