metaa - Asia - 20th century

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Asian opium pipe with a metal elephant head, 21 cm long, dating to the 20th century, a replica in metal with no hallmarks, provenance Antiekmarkt, in reasonably good condition.

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An Asian opium pipe with a richly detailed elephant head, crafted. This

The pipe is made of metal with engraved floral patterns and a screw-thread connection at the head. The elephant head is also made of metal; the “tusks” are metal decorative elements. There are no stamps present, which is typical for silver-plated metal or alpaca from this period. The mouthpiece is missing.

Because of its compact length of 21 cm and the striking elephant head, this is an attractive decorative object within the category Asian Art – Tobacco & Opium. Ideal for collectors of colonial curios, ethnographic decoration, or Oriental interior accents.
Condition

Metal elephant head without stamps
Metal tusks
Wear consistent with age
See photos for a full impression

Length: 21 cm

Material: metal / silver-plated metal / alpaca

Carefully packed and shipped with track & trace.

An Asian opium pipe with a richly detailed elephant head, crafted. This

The pipe is made of metal with engraved floral patterns and a screw-thread connection at the head. The elephant head is also made of metal; the “tusks” are metal decorative elements. There are no stamps present, which is typical for silver-plated metal or alpaca from this period. The mouthpiece is missing.

Because of its compact length of 21 cm and the striking elephant head, this is an attractive decorative object within the category Asian Art – Tobacco & Opium. Ideal for collectors of colonial curios, ethnographic decoration, or Oriental interior accents.
Condition

Metal elephant head without stamps
Metal tusks
Wear consistent with age
See photos for a full impression

Length: 21 cm

Material: metal / silver-plated metal / alpaca

Carefully packed and shipped with track & trace.

Details

Dynastic Style/Period
20th century
Number of objects
1
Country of Origin
Asia
Material
metaa
Height
21 cm
Width
7 cm
Depth
21 cm
Condition
Fair condition
Provenance
Antique market
Authenticity
Reproduction/replica
Sold by
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Private

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