Opium Pipe
19th century (made)
| Place of origin |
Opium Pipe, of wood and ivory. The centre section is ornamented with silver bands and applied white-metal pierced and engraved with a scroll design and set with imitation precious stones and jade; also there are applied two copper bats and the double Chinese symbol of longevity.
Object details
| Object type | |
| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Wood; ivory; silver; precious stones; jade; copper |
| Physical description | Opium Pipe, of wood and ivory. The centre section is ornamented with silver bands and applied white-metal pierced and engraved with a scroll design and set with imitation precious stones and jade; also there are applied two copper bats and the double Chinese symbol of longevity. |
| Credit line | Given by Miss Phyllis Potts |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | IS.83:1-1965 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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