Carved Teak Kharal - Opium Grinder -19th Century Material - Elm (Reclaimed) 35 x 3 x 57

35 x 3 x 57 (wxdxh cms)

Its softly weathered glaze

Lower Shelf

Used historically by the Konyak and other Naga tribes for everyday dining

Carved Teak Kharal - Opium Grinder -19th Century Material - Elm (Reclaimed) 35 x 3 x 57This beautifully carved 19th century teak kharal from Rajasthan was traditionally used for grinding opium, an important part of rural ritual life for centuries. Hand carved from a single solid piece of teak, it has developed a deep, dark patina from long use and careful handling over generations. The sculptor has shaped the vessel with elegant, leaf like contours, and the spout end is carved with the stylised head of a tiger, its open mouth and