Wrought Iron Opium Retort From Jaisalmer - 19th Century Lamp Niches The incredibly vibrant reds and

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The polished marble surface enhances the precision of the carving

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while the pair of cupboard doors beneath offer discreet storage

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Wrought Iron Opium Retort From Jaisalmer - 19th Century Lamp Niches The incredibly vibrant reds andThis old Indian iron opium retort (or hemp filter) was used for filtering raw opium through a cotton bag. This one unusually has four rings for straining of opium and four intertwining snakes. It dates to the 19th century and would have been part of Rajasthani traditional opium consumption. The iron is delicately etched and these stands were hand wrought by Lohar blacksmiths in Rajasthan. They would have filtered the opium water which would then have