Marwari Kharal - Opium Grinder - 19th Century Apothecary Cabinets 115 x 65 x 62

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Marwari Kharal - Opium Grinder - 19th Century Apothecary Cabinets 115 x 65 x 62This 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 tiger for a handle at one end. The pouring end features a carved spout. It is constructed from rhoeda wood. A lovely feature of this is the hole in the bottom which shows its heavy use. Opium boxes and opium paraphernalia are