Carved Tobacco & Opium Container - 19th Century Material - Ivory 210 x 260 (cms approx)

210 x 260 (cms approx)

It has a concealed drawer and is crafted from northern elm wood (yumu)

This piece is an exceptional example of an elm opera bench

Bronze 19th Century bronze Horse ridden by Khandoba

101 x 39  x 129 (wxdxh cms)

Carved Tobacco & Opium Container - 19th Century Material - Ivory 210 x 260 (cms approx)This style of pot was used for tobacco and opium. These pots were in constant use. This piece dates to the 18th century and has been beautifully constructed using roheda wood and brass. The tradition of growing and taking opium in Rajasthan has existed for centuries and to some extent it is still used today during rituals and festivals. Opium boxes were owned by wealthy Marwari merchants and caravan traders across Rajasthan. Opium consumption in