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Nineteenth Century Chinese Metal Water Pipe, Covered with Green Dyed Ray Skin

$3,729.69
£2,778.08
€3,130
CA$5,136.09
A$5,590.50
CHF 2,962.21
MX$67,234.22
NOK 37,663.69
SEK 34,514.61
DKK 23,848.53

About the Item

The Chinese water pipes for smoking opium or tobacco could be beautifully decorated with enamel or be coated with precious materials such as ray skin. How were they used? The heated opium was placed in the lidded well of the pipe. The smoker could inhale the fumes through this pipe. Most water pipes have a holder for storing the maintenance tools, such as a little brush, a spike and tweezers. The water pipes could easily be smoked while sitting down, unlike the regular opium pipes. Those were smoked while lying down.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15.36 in (39 cm)Width: 4.73 in (12 cm)Depth: 1.19 in (3 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Metal,Organic Material,Hand-Crafted
  • Place of Origin:
    China
  • Period:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Leuven , BE
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 19671stDibs: LU3301131464152

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