Wrought Iron Opium Retort From Rajasthan - 19th Century Screens lustrous blue & white glaze

lustrous blue & white glaze

This particular piece has beautifully carved flanges with floral motifs often used by northern nomads

this Buddha dates from the 19th century

It brings both history and character to any dining space

Beveled mirror glass has been used

Wrought Iron Opium Retort From Rajasthan - 19th Century Screens lustrous blue & white glazeThis 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