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Tortoiseshell Opium Pipe with Stamped Bowl

Offered by: PAGODA RED

Description
This elegant bamboo pipe dates to the 19th century and was originally used for smoking opium. Unlike a tobacco pipe, the opium pipe was designed especially to allow resinous opium to be vaporized, rather than burned. Consequently, opium pipes have a distinctive form, featuring a long pipe-stem with a mouthpiece at one end and a pipe bowl affixed by a metal saddle two-thirds down the pipe. The opposite end of the stem would remain sealed, ensuring all airflow passed through pipe-bowl.

More Information

Period:	19th Century
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Asian, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	CDKZ078
Incollect Reference #:	802111

Dimensions

W.	23 in;	H.	3.5 in;
W.	58.42 cm;	H.	8.89 cm;

Message from Seller:

PAGODA RED is a Chicago-based gallery celebrating extraordinary objects, handmade artistry, and the rich stories they carry from around the world. For inquiries or appointments, please call 773.235.1188 or email us at info@pagodared.com.