Antique Japanese Dragon & Precious Gem Tobacco Pipe
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19th century Japanese tobacco pipe consisting of 2 bronze parts and a stem made out of reed. Brass smoking part and mouthpiece have identical relief design of a dragon in flight among clouds, flames issuing from its body and a Precious Gem clutched in its claws. Excellent sharp work, great detailing of its face, scales and claws. Characteristic small bowl (Japanese used finely shredded tobacco, and usually made just 2-3 puffs), traces of tobacco residue. Nice old piece with pleasant signs of wear. Length 9 inches.
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Please note that this lot has a confidential reserve. When you leave a bid in advance of the auction, submit your maximum. Jasper52 will bid on your behalf as much as necessary to ensure that you meet the reserve price or that you remain in the lead, up to your maximum. The bidder who has submitted the highest bid wins the lot, provided the bid exceeds the reserve price.
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Authenticity:
Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic. Please contact us if there is a misrepresentation so that the item can be returned.
Your purchase is protected:
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Antique Japanese Dragon & Precious Gem Tobacco Pipe
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