Wrought Iron Opium Retort From Rajasthan - 19th Century Material - Iron Supplied with sturdy wall hangers

Supplied with sturdy wall hangers (not visible in photos)

Traditional Cast Iron tea pot with original red lacquer lid ca

During the firing process

This richly carved wooden milk pot originates from Nepal and dates to the early 20th century

this piece would have originally been top opening via two hatches

Wrought Iron Opium Retort From Rajasthan - 19th Century Material - Iron Supplied with sturdy wall hangersThis 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