
16.5" long
An opium pipe is a special pipe designed to vaporize opium for consumption rather than burn it. This is achieved with the help of an opium lamp and a highly specialized pipe bowl. The bowl is attached to a long stem by means of metal fittings. The stem of this pipe is made of bamboo, the bowl is made of fired earthenware.
16.5" long 8" high 5"wide
Bamboo and earthenware
China, Qing Dynasty (19th century)
TH04PIPE2
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