Wrought Iron Opium Retort From Jaisalmer - 19th Century Style - Meiping Vase This large bronze Buddha has

This large bronze Buddha has a serene gaze with painted eyes and lips

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

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

this piece has developed a wonderful patina over the years

Wrought Iron Opium Retort From Jaisalmer - 19th Century Style - Meiping Vase This large bronze Buddha hasThis 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