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19th Century Chinese Bamboo Opium Pipe

$1,500
£1,138.17
€1,301.39
CA$2,095.09
A$2,329.46
CHF 1,216.31
MX$28,355.18
NOK 15,519.65
SEK 14,541.17
DKK 9,712.52
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About the Item

An opium pipe is a pipe designed specifically for the vaporization and inhalation of opium. But these beautiful little antiques have become one-of-a-kind works of art. This late 19th century pipe is hand crafted from bamboo and brass. The pipe is created using the natural shape of the bamboo and is finished with brass on both ends. The bowl is decorated with a fish design on both sides (note one side the fish design has a small missing piece). In the middle of the pipe, a string holds a small box, which the opium was kept, on top of the small box, it’s adorned with a glass bead, old coins and a walnut.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.75 in (14.61 cm)Width: 10 in (25.4 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
    Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    Atlanta, GA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU945036251242

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