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Carved Tobacco & Opium Container - 19th Century Material - Ivory It has a concealed drawer

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Description

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

chip carved and embellished with small mirrors

The original painting has long since faded and peeled in the aggressive heat of the Rajasthani desert and was replaced in the 1930's with the current visible murals

This piece is an exceptional example of an elm opera bench

Origin: Japan

Carved Tobacco & Opium Container - 19th Century Material - Ivory It has a concealed drawerThis 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

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