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Opium Pipe

1800s

China, Qing dynasty

(1644-1911)
Medium
ivory with repoussé decoration
Measurements
Overall: 55.9 cm (22 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Cornelia Blakemore Warner 1947.596
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A cylindrical pipe of polished, golden-brown ivory extends diagonally, segmented by narrow carved rings. Toward the right end, a dark metal sleeve with raised repoussé patterns secures a smooth, reddish-brown, disc-shaped bowl with a tiny central aperture. A flat, dark green cap finishes the tip. The pipe's length showcases a warm patina, the ornate metalwork framing the bowl as a central focal point against the smooth ivory.

Opium Pipe

1800s

China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)

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