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Rara Pipa Figurata in Terracotta – Personaggio Indiano con Turbante Rosso – Dipinta a Mano – Cm 21
Incredible figural smoking pipe, a highly collectible piece of great charm and artisanal craftsmanship, made of hand-painted terracotta. This pipe is not just a tool, but a small sculpture depicting the face of a man, probably of Indian origin or Southeast Asian.
Dettagli Scultorei ed Estetici
The Head/Bowl: It is molded in the shape of a human head. The figure is depicted with a stern and dignified expression, with half-closed eyes and wrinkles that attest wisdom and age.
The Turban and Mustache: The most distinctive element is the large bright red turban, modeled with realistic folds. The man has thick gray mustache and matching sideburns, framing a face with strong features. The color contrast between the natural terracotta of the face and the vivid red of the turban is exceptional.
The Interior of the Bowl: The upper opening shows the dark, natural color of baked terracotta.
The Mouthpiece and Style
The pipe features a long straight and slender mouthpiece, made from a light wood (likely bamboo or a similar smoking wood). This combination of a sculptural terracotta head and a wooden stem gives it an authentic, rustic, and historic look. The figurative style recalls the tradition of Meerschaum pipes, but the use of hand-painted terracotta makes it an even more unique and rare piece to find in these conditions.
Technical Sheet
Type of Object: Figurative smoking pipe
Material: Terracotta (bowl/head), Light wood (stem/mouthpiece)
Craftsmanship: Hand-sculpted and hand-painted
Subject: Head of an Indian man with a red turban
Maintenance/Condition: Excellent. The terracotta is intact; no chips or cracks on the head are reported. The wooden stem is firmly attached. The paint shows a slight and charming patina of time, which confirms its authenticity and antiquity, but the colors are still vivid.
Total Dimensions:
Total length: 21.00 cm
Head thickness/diameter: 5.00 cm
Weight: 150 grams
Rara Pipa Figurata in Terracotta – Personaggio Indiano con Turbante Rosso – Dipinta a Mano – Cm 21
Incredible figural smoking pipe, a highly collectible piece of great charm and artisanal craftsmanship, made of hand-painted terracotta. This pipe is not just a tool, but a small sculpture depicting the face of a man, probably of Indian origin or Southeast Asian.
Dettagli Scultorei ed Estetici
The Head/Bowl: It is molded in the shape of a human head. The figure is depicted with a stern and dignified expression, with half-closed eyes and wrinkles that attest wisdom and age.
The Turban and Mustache: The most distinctive element is the large bright red turban, modeled with realistic folds. The man has thick gray mustache and matching sideburns, framing a face with strong features. The color contrast between the natural terracotta of the face and the vivid red of the turban is exceptional.
The Interior of the Bowl: The upper opening shows the dark, natural color of baked terracotta.
The Mouthpiece and Style
The pipe features a long straight and slender mouthpiece, made from a light wood (likely bamboo or a similar smoking wood). This combination of a sculptural terracotta head and a wooden stem gives it an authentic, rustic, and historic look. The figurative style recalls the tradition of Meerschaum pipes, but the use of hand-painted terracotta makes it an even more unique and rare piece to find in these conditions.
Technical Sheet
Type of Object: Figurative smoking pipe
Material: Terracotta (bowl/head), Light wood (stem/mouthpiece)
Craftsmanship: Hand-sculpted and hand-painted
Subject: Head of an Indian man with a red turban
Maintenance/Condition: Excellent. The terracotta is intact; no chips or cracks on the head are reported. The wooden stem is firmly attached. The paint shows a slight and charming patina of time, which confirms its authenticity and antiquity, but the colors are still vivid.
Total Dimensions:
Total length: 21.00 cm
Head thickness/diameter: 5.00 cm
Weight: 150 grams
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Material
Terracotta
Country of origin
India
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
In working order
Yes
Width
5 cm
Length
21 cm
Period
1940-1950
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