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Chinese Drum-Form Opium Measure, c. 1900
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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 collectors as a "tonneau-dose" and was used along with a needle to shape a wad of opium paste before placing it onto a pipe bowl. Shaped like a Chinese stone drum, the petite object lives on as a curious keepsake from a bygone era.
- Dimensions:Height: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)Diameter: 1 in (2.54 cm)
- Style:Qing (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:Early 20th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
- Reference Number:Seller: CDKZ027A1stDibs: LU820042398092
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