Opium Smoker

This unusual, barrel-form object was originally one of the many accessories that comprised an opium smoker's kit. Formed of brass with a copper lining, the small tool is known by col...

This unusual, barrel-form object was originally one of the many accessories that comprised an opium smoker's kit. Formed of brass with a copper lining, the small tool is known by col...

This tabletop display stand was once used to elevate an opium smoker's collection of pipe bowls, a removable element of the opium pipe often made of fine materials such as jade, yixi...

The petite box was originally used to elevate an opium smoker's collection of pipe bowls, a removable element of the opium pipe often made of fine materials such as jade, yixing red ...

This type of petite jar was included in the opium smoker's kit as a place to hold a damp sponge, used to keep tools and other accessories clean.

Created in China, this low table was originally made from a cut down Lohan bed, also called an opium smokers' bed. The table showcases a rectangular top with hand-woven rattan inset ...

Created in China, this low table was originally made from a cut down Lohan bed, also called an opium smokers' bed. The table showcases a rectangular top with hand-woven rattan inset ...

" fumeur d'Opium " is an Original ink ( stylo dark blue ) drawing on paper by Jean Cocteau executed in 1957 . representing an Opium smoker from "Opium " book ( edition lib. stock ) ...

Pillows in this shape were not only used by opium smokers but most typically were used for that purpose amid opium smoke houses.

Pillows in this shape were not only used by opium smokers but most typically were used for that purpose amid opium smoke houses.

Pillows in this shape were not only used by opium smokers but most typically were used for that purpose amid opium smoke houses.

Pillows in this shape were not only used by opium smokers but most typically were used for that purpose amid opium smoke houses.

Pillows in this shape were not only used by opium smokers but most typically were used for that purpose amid opium smoke houses.

The Lamp Glass is made of Colorless Glass with Facets. Opium smokers used opium lamps to make vaping and inhaling the opium easier.

The petite cloisonné jar was originally included in the opium smoker's kit as a place to hold a damp sponge, used to keep tools and other accessories clean.

Showcasing a rectangular shape on which the opium smoker would lay his or her head, the pillow is adorned with hand-painted calligraphy on each side, standing out on a black frame.

This Chinese headrest was once used in an opium smoke house for a smoker to rest while intoxicated.

This Chinese headrest was once used in an opium smoke house for a smoker to rest while intoxicated.

A Journey Through Time: The Use of an Opium Pillow Historically, these pillows were used in Asia to provide firm, cool support for the heads of opium smokers, allowing them to recli...

As for the opium smoker, their symbolism can evoke contemplative escapism or simply reflect a social practice of the era.

French sailors provided another major group of opium smokers, having obtained the habit while in French Indochina, where the drug was promoted and monopolized by the colonial governm...