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Description
This is a highly decorative vintage opium pipe, featuring a striking cloisonné enamel body and polished brass fittings. The long, …
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This is a highly decorative vintage opium pipe, featuring a striking cloisonné enamel body and polished brass fittings. The long, slender shaft is decorated with a vibrant, yellow-ground enamel pattern, overlaid with a continuous design of stylized blue and red flowers amidst scrolling green vines.
The pipe is constructed in several sections, joined by brass bands. It features an ornate, brass saddle-shaped bowl with a matching cloisonné enamel exterior. The ends of the pipe are capped with heavy, brass fittings cast with intricate, high-relief motifs. This piece serves as a unique and colorful decorative object, ideal for display in a curio cabinet or as part of a collection of Asian artifacts.
Dimensions:
Length: 46 cm (approx. 18.1 inches)
Diameter of bowl: 5 cm (approx. 2 inches)
Shaft diameter: 2.5 cm (approx. 1 inch)
Weight: 284 g (approx. 0.6 lbs)
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- Dimensions
- 2ʺW × 1ʺD × 18.1ʺH
- Styles
- Asian
- Period
- Late 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Brass
- Cloisonné
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brass
- Condition Notes
- The item is in good vintage condition with minor wear consistent with age and use. There are some light surface … moreThe item is in good vintage condition with minor wear consistent with age and use. There are some light surface scratches and slight wear to the enamel and brass fittings, particularly along the edges and joints. The brass shows a natural patina. The interior of the bowl shows signs of wear. Please refer to the photos for a detailed view of the condition. The brass fittings feature intricate relief designs, and the enamel work includes floral patterns. less
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