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Opium Pipe

1800s

China, Qing dynasty

(1644-1911)
Medium
lacquer with silver decoration
Measurements
Overall: 56.6 cm (22 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Cornelia Blakemore Warner 1947.587
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A long pipe features a smooth, reflective black lacquer stem capped with decorative silver bands. Toward the left, columns of calligraphic script line the dark surface. Intricate silver patterns of figures and landscapes wrap around the lower portion, leading to a faceted, octagonal silver bowl positioned two-thirds down the stem. The dark lacquer gleams, contrasting with the detailed silver motifs that glisten against the cylindrical body.

Opium Pipe

1800s

China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)

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