Five Asian Opium Pipes with Accessories
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Description
19th century, comprising: long bamboo pipe with jade ends, patterned metal mount with bowl, 24-5/8 in.; cloisonne pipe, 6-7/8 in.; metal water pipe with tan cord, pipe cleaner and brush, engraved decoration, 13-3/4 in.; metal water pipe with metal chain and tweezers, engraved decoration, 10-1/2 in.; pipe with spherical amber top, engraved decoration, 6-3/4 in.; copper scribe's box with hinged lid, cylindrical body holding brush, 9-1/2 in.; brass scribe's box with well to the side, hinged end, rectangular body, 8-1/4 in.; small woven reed basket with toggle and handle, 2-1/8 x 3-1/2 in.
Provenance: Private Collection, New York
Note: Object tests as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.
Condition
metal with spotting, discoloration, some denting, surface dirt/accretion; bamboo pipe possibly lacking bowl element; cloisonne pipe in two pieces, possibly lacking middle segment; amber pipe with grazing; tears to woven basket straps
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