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Opium Pipe

1800s

China, Qing dynasty

(1644-1911)
Medium
lacquer, jade, and silver decoration
Measurements
Overall: 63.6 cm (25 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Cornelia Blakemore Warner 1947.605
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The aubergine pottery bowl is decorated with bats in orange and green glaze.
A pipe features a dark red lacquer stem tipped with white jade caps, the left cap speckled green. An intricate silver band with raised scrolls and red and green stones wraps the center. A mushroom-shaped bowl in dark blue enamel is detailed with gold and silver floral motifs. To the right, the stem tapers toward a smooth white jade mouthpiece. The materials and ornate metalwork highlight the object's balanced, elegant form.

Opium Pipe

1800s

China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)

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