Pipe - Wood

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€ 40
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Alexandra Xu
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Estimate  € 200 - € 250
RO
€40
NL
€35
RO
€31

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Bamboo opium pipe, 62 cm long and 3 cm in diameter, from the Qing Dynasty (1692–1911), dating to 1850–1900, with a silvered metal plaque and a copper‑yellow base at the bowl, fine bone rings and black horn nibs, a beautifully carved dormouse stopper among grapes, and a pentagonal terracotta bowl with inscribed decoration; in excellent condition and in working order, provenance private collection, original attribution, no stand.

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Opium pipe made of bamboo, 62 cm long and 3 cm in diameter
Rectangular plaque in silvered metal with an elegant touch of yellow copper at the base of the bowl
Fine bone rings and black horn tips
Magnificent stopper carved from the block in the shape of a dormouse among the grapes
Pentagonal terracotta chamber with a decoration of sayings
Perfect condition with no cracks

Opium pipe made of bamboo, 62 cm long and 3 cm in diameter
Rectangular plaque in silvered metal with an elegant touch of yellow copper at the base of the bowl
Fine bone rings and black horn tips
Magnificent stopper carved from the block in the shape of a dormouse among the grapes
Pentagonal terracotta chamber with a decoration of sayings
Perfect condition with no cracks

Details

Era
1400-1900
Dynastic style/period
Qing dynasty (Manchu China) (1692-1911)
Provenance
Private collection
Material
Wood
Attribution
Original
Country of origin
China
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
In working order
Yes
Period
1850-1900
FranceVerified
3
Objects sold
Private

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