Wrought Iron Opium Retort From Jaisalmer - 19th Century Style - Meiping Vase creating a richly textured surface

creating a richly textured surface that reflects generations of use and exposure

The bottom layer has a compartmentalised drawer

A 5mm toughened glass top can be supplied at an additional charge

The Roman cashmere shawl by Cosi

The lid's front beading has been replaced with ebonised oak within the past 100 years

Wrought Iron Opium Retort From Jaisalmer - 19th Century Style - Meiping Vase creating a richly textured surfaceThis old Indian iron opium retort (or hemp filter) was used for filtering raw opium water through a cotton bag. It dates to the 19th century and would have been part of Rajasthani traditional opium consumption. The iron stand is delicately etched and has a central pagoda sheltering a nandi bull. The Nandi bull is a symbol of Lord Shiva. A stylised naga or snake sits above the ring which would once have held a cotton bag. These stands were hand wrought