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This unusual carved wooden kharal comes from Rajasthan, India and dates to around 1920. Traditionally used for grinding and preparing opium, vessels of this type formed part of the long-established ceremonial and social use of opium in Rajasthan.
Carved from roheda wood, the kharal has a deep oval bowl supported by an integral base, with projecting handles at either end. Simple circular motifs decorate the exterior, while years of handling and use have developed a wonderfully rich, dark patina.
Pieces such as this were practical household objects and could be passed down through generations, making surviving examples an interesting part of Rajasthan's social history.
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