Marwari Kharal - Opium Grinder - 19th Century Apothecary Cabinets dating from the 18th century

dating from the 18th century

The style is from Banswara tribal region of Rajasthan

115 x 65 x 62 (wxdxh cms)

130 x 42 x 83 (wxdxh cms)

Marwari Kharal - Opium Grinder - 19th Century Apothecary Cabinets dating from the 18th centuryThis 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 tiger for a handle at one end. The pouring end features a carved spout. It is constructed from rhoeda wood. A lovely feature of this is the hole in the bottom which shows its heavy use. Opium boxes and opium paraphernalia are