Brass & Teak Indian Tobacco Pot From Rajasthan - 19thC
This style of pot was used for tobacco and opium and is a real collector's piece. These pots were well cared for and in constant use. This piece dates to the 19th century and has been beautifully constructed using carved brass and teakwood which has developed a great patina with age. These pots are found in Rajasthan & Gujarat and are made from a single piece of wood. They were used in conjunction with opium retorts and kharals and integral to the hukka smoking culture of urban.
Unusually this piece is completely original with its original lid and scraper. These pots are becoming increasingly hard to find.
From India
Dimensions:
20 x 20 x 10 (wxdxh cms)
References:
Similar examples can also be found in 'Arts & Crafts of Rajasthan' by A Nath & F Wacziarg, page 125.
See Museums of India 'National Handicrafts & Handlooms Museum: New Delhi' by Jyotindra Jain & Aarti Aggarwala - Page 49.
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Brass & Teak Indian Tobacco Pot From Rajasthan - 19thC
This style of pot was used for tobacco and opium and is a real collector's piece. These pots were well cared for and in constant use. This piece dates to the 19th century and has been beautifully constructed using carved brass and teakwood which has developed a great patina with age. These pots are found in Rajasthan & Gujarat and are made from a single piece of wood. They were used in conjunction with opium retorts and kharals and integral to the hukka smoking culture of urban.
Unusually this piece is completely original with its original lid and scraper. These pots are becoming increasingly hard to find.
From India
Dimensions:
20 x 20 x 10 (wxdxh cms)
References:
Similar examples can also be found in 'Arts & Crafts of Rajasthan' by A Nath & F Wacziarg, page 125.
See Museums of India 'National Handicrafts & Handlooms Museum: New Delhi' by Jyotindra Jain & Aarti Aggarwala - Page 49.
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This style of pot was used for tobacco and opium and is a real collector's piece. These pots were well cared for and in constant use. This piece dates to the 19th century and has been beautifully constructed using carved brass and teakwood which has developed a great patina with age. These pots are found in Rajasthan & Gujarat and are made from a single piece of wood. They were used in conjunction with opium retorts and kharals and integral to the hukka smoking culture of urban.
Unusually this piece is completely original with its original lid and scraper. These pots are becoming increasingly hard to find.
From India
Dimensions:
20 x 20 x 10 (wxdxh cms)
References:
Similar examples can also be found in 'Arts & Crafts of Rajasthan' by A Nath & F Wacziarg, page 125.
See Museums of India 'National Handicrafts & Handlooms Museum: New Delhi' by Jyotindra Jain & Aarti Aggarwala - Page 49.
UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands £7.50
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