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19th C. Chinese Qing Dynasty Brass Opium Water Pipe
19th C. Chinese Qing Dynasty Brass Opium Water Pipe
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Description
**Originally Listed At $250**

East Asia, China, Late Qing Dynasty, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A fine cast-brass opium or tobacco water-pipe with removable parts and a boar hair cleaning brush! The pipe has a removable receptacle, a cylindrical opium storage container with hinged lid, and a tubular piece to store another tool such as tweezers. The lengthy stem and mouthpiece curves upward, and a red cord is wrapped from the neck to a vertical tab on the canister body. Each side of the pipe is engraved with a scene of figures dressed in traditional robes, seated playing instruments or eating in a pastoral setting. Size: 3" L x 1.5" W x 9.5" H (7.6 cm x 3.8 cm x 24.1 cm)

Provenance: private Southern California collection, California, USA, acquired through descent 2006; ex-private California collection, USA, before 2000

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#168128
Condition
Patina and dark toning throughout. Surface abrasions as expected with age and use. Old inventory label on base. Intact and very good.
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19th C. Chinese Qing Dynasty Brass Opium Water Pipe

Estimate $400 - $600
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Starting Price $200
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