{"product_id":"antique-indian-carved-wood-kharal","title":"Carved Teak Wood Kharal - Opium Grinder -19th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 19th century kharal comes from Rajasthan, India and was traditionally used for grinding and preparing opium. Carved from a single piece of teak wood, it has developed a rich, dark patina through generations of handling and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe deep oval bowl has carved decoration around the exterior and a distinctive projecting spout shaped as a \u003cstrong\u003enaga, or serpent, head\u003c\/strong\u003e. At the opposite end is a large integral handle, all carved from the same piece of timber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpium has a long social and ceremonial history in Rajasthan, where its preparation and consumption became associated with hospitality, community gatherings and certain traditional ceremonies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rajasthan, India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e teak wood \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carved from a single piece of timber; deep oval bowl; naga head spout; integral handle; carved decoration; rich patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good antique condition with wear and patina consistent with age and use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e W28 × D14 × H8 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Indigo Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56993652834687,"sku":"A03575","price":145.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0217\/2522\/files\/Antique_Indian_Carved_Wood_Kharal_A03575.jpg?v=1788358875","url":"https:\/\/www.indigo-uk.com\/products\/antique-indian-carved-wood-kharal","provider":"Indigo Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}