Pipe - paktong

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Sarah Le Helley
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Studied Asian art and art market management; researched art in Taipei; worked in auctions.

Estimate  € 250 - € 300
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Description from the seller

Chinese white metal water pipe, often referred to as a paktong opium or tobacco water pipe.
Produced in China around 1890.
(Late qing dynasty - early republican period)
Features a water reservoir base, engraved with chinese art exterior, tall curved smoking stem, a cylindrical tobacco/opium holder and integrated cleaning brush and tweezers.
All original parts.
Hallmarked with makers mark and location it was produced.

Chinese white metal water pipe, often referred to as a paktong opium or tobacco water pipe.
Produced in China around 1890.
(Late qing dynasty - early republican period)
Features a water reservoir base, engraved with chinese art exterior, tall curved smoking stem, a cylindrical tobacco/opium holder and integrated cleaning brush and tweezers.
All original parts.
Hallmarked with makers mark and location it was produced.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Dynastic style/period
Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)
Material
paktong
Attribution
Original
Country of origin
China
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
In working order
Yes
Length
25 cm
Depth
3 cm
Period
1850-1900
United KingdomVerified
66
Objects sold
Private

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