Pipa Opio - Pipe - Brass

Interesting traditional Chinese water pipe made of brass, dating from the first half of the 20th century. It features a distinctive oval body decorated with fine engravings depicting figurative scenes inspired by traditional Chinese motifs—people, architecture, and landscapes. The upper part retains its long curved tube and the various elements and containers that make up this particular type of oriental pipe. The surface maintains an attractive antique patina and natural signs of use. It shows dents, irregularities, and wear consistent with its age, clearly visible in the photographs. A piece of marked ethnographic and decorative character, of interest to collectors of Oriental objects and Chinese antiques.