Carved Rajasthani Opium Grinder (Kharal) - 19th Century Origin - Africa Old Carved Teak Votive Panel

Old Carved Teak Votive Panel from Andra Pradesh dating from the 19th century

The quality of the carving is excellent and it is made in rosewood in the traditional way

Perfect for hanging in a kitchen

India was created using the ancient lost-wax casting tradition for which the Dokra Damar metalworking communities are renowned

This pretty lacquer pot is over 100 years old and is beautifully decorative

Carved Rajasthani Opium Grinder (Kharal) - 19th Century Origin - Africa Old Carved Teak Votive PanelThis 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