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Opium Pipe

1800s

China, Qing dynasty

(1644-1911)
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wood
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Bequest of Cornelia Blakemore Warner 1947.584
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The pipe is decorated with images of archaic ritual bronzes.
A cylindrical dark wood pipe extends diagonally. Its deep brown surface is etched with delicate light-colored inscriptions and vessel illustrations. Along the lower shaft, a raised mount features a pale, leaf-shaped inlay. The shaft terminates in a light tan cap at the top, while a dark green and black ring finishes the bottom. Striations and varied patinas mottle the polished wood, revealing warmer tones beneath the dark finish.

Opium Pipe

1800s

China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)

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