Wrought Iron Opium Retort From Rajasthan - 19th Century Material - Iron The central stand is called

The central stand is called a stambha and is often decorated with an elephant or peacock although left plain in this case

During the firing process

Supplied with sturdy wall hangers (not visible in photos)

Traditional Cast Iron tea pot with original red lacquer lid ca

with a border displaying medallions

Wrought Iron Opium Retort From Rajasthan - 19th Century Material - Iron The central stand is calledThis old Indian iron opium retort (or hemp filter) was used for filtering raw opium through a cotton bag. It dates to the 19th century and would have been part of Rajasthani traditional opium consumption. The iron is delicately etched and is finished with a delicate group of iron peacocks. These were hand wrought by Lohar blacksmiths in Rajasthan. These stands would have filtered the opium water which would then have been drunk. Although opium is no