Carved Rajasthani Opium Grinder (Kharal) - 19th Century Stools sophisticated design would look great

sophisticated design would look great both in a contemporary setting or in a more traditional home

Crafted from salvaged timber

the figures shift subtly in posture and gesture

its elegant pedestal form elevates the shallow bowl

It dates to the 18th century and is carved from a single piece of stone

Carved Rajasthani Opium Grinder (Kharal) - 19th Century Stools sophisticated design would look greatThis 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