Carved Teak Kharal - Opium Grinder -19th Century Material - Iron 25cm: W25 x D9 x

25cm: W25 x D9 x H35 cm

Depicting Radha & Krishna

it brings warmth

This particular measure has the original iron metalwork and binding as well as a beautiful patina

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

Carved Teak Kharal - Opium Grinder -19th Century Material - Iron 25cm: W25 x D9 xThis 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