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  • Carved Rajasthani Opium Grinder (Kharal) - 19th Century

    Carved Rajasthani Opium Grinder (Kharal) - 19th Century

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    Our origins are in wholesale, so from movies to restaurants, retailers to architects, we have a long history of supplying our trade clients with unusual and unique oriental furniture & decorative art. 

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    Carved Rajasthani Opium Grinder (Kharal) - 19th Century

    SKU:A01905

    £225

    This 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 tradition of growing and taking opium in Rajasthan has existed for centuries and to some extent, it is still used today during rituals and festivals. Traditionally, opium should only be served in odd numbers of helpings; one, three, or five. Opium would have been consumed by wealthy Marwari merchants & caravan traders across Rajasthan. Opium consumption in Rajasthan would have been commonplace amongst wealthier Rajasthanis. 


    Opium boxes and opium paraphernalia are excellent collectibles. It would make either a unique decorative ornament or a practical desk tidy for keys and change etc.

     

    A similar example can be seen in "Folk Art & Culture of Gujarat: A Guide to the Collection of the Shreyas Folk Museum of Gujarat" by Jyotindra Jain - figure 44. Other examples can be seen in the Sanskriti Museum of Everyday Art in New Delhi, India. 

     

    From India

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    Dimensions: W23 x D10 x H7 cm


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    Dimensions: W23 x D10 x H7 cm


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    This 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 tradition of growing and taking opium in Rajasthan has existed for centuries and to some extent, it is still used today during rituals and festivals. Traditionally, opium should only be served in odd numbers of helpings; one, three, or five. Opium would have been consumed by wealthy Marwari merchants & caravan traders across Rajasthan. Opium consumption in Rajasthan would have been commonplace amongst wealthier Rajasthanis. 


    Opium boxes and opium paraphernalia are excellent collectibles. It would make either a unique decorative ornament or a practical desk tidy for keys and change etc.

     

    A similar example can be seen in "Folk Art & Culture of Gujarat: A Guide to the Collection of the Shreyas Folk Museum of Gujarat" by Jyotindra Jain - figure 44. Other examples can be seen in the Sanskriti Museum of Everyday Art in New Delhi, India. 

     

    From India

    UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands £7.50
    More delivery options available at checkout


    Shipping & Warranty

    • Guaranteed authenticity on all antique pieces (where dated)

    • Every item is in stock in the UK

    • We'll contact you to arrange a suitable delivery date

    • Hassle free returns

    • Free Click & Collect available on all pieces


    *Free delivery cannot be combined with other offers

    Trade & Wholesale

    Our origins are in wholesale, so from movies to restaurants, retailers to architects, we have a long history of supplying our trade clients with unusual and unique oriental furniture & decorative art. 

    Whether purchasing for resale or buying on behalf of a client, we offer trade discount pricing to:


  • Retail Stores
  • Interior Designers
  • Film & Photo Studios
  • Architects
  • Event Producers

  • For all trade and wholesale enquiries please email us with your contact and business name, company registration number & VAT number (if applicable) to enquiries@indigo-uk.com or call 01672 564722


    For full details, visit our Trade & Wholesale Page

    Prop Hire

    Looking for that one off iconic piece for an event or requiring props for a filming or a photography shoot? You will have seen our oriental antique furniture & decorative art in the James Bond films, The Golden Compass and many others.


    For all prop hire enquiries please send emails to enquiries@indigo-uk.com or call 01672 564722


    For full details, visit our Trade & Wholesale Page

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    Shipping & Warranty


    • Guaranteed authenticity on all antique pieces (where dated)

    • Every item is in stock in the UK

    • We'll contact you to arrange a suitable delivery date

    • Hassle free returns

    • Free Click & Collect available on all pieces


    *Free delivery cannot be combined with other offers

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    • - Non-furniture Delivery: 2-5 working days

    • - Furniture Delivery: Within 1 - 2 weeks

      (We'll call you to arrange a specific delivery date)

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    • Additional charges may apply for deliveries to highlands, islands, out of area deliveries and collections. 

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