Wrought Iron Opium Retort From Jaisalmer - 19th Century Wine Jar The chair tells a story

The chair tells a story and would have originally had a woven cane seat - caning holes can be found on the underside of the seat

It's been well used but also cared for so it does show modest signs of wear as well as slight fading at one end most likely due to prolonged sunlight exposure

weathering and minor losses consistent with architectural use

see Traditional Japanese Chests by K Koizumi

Wrought Iron Opium Retort From Jaisalmer - 19th Century Wine Jar The chair tells a storyThis 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