Not on display

Smoking pipe

Smoking Pipe
1900-1950
Place of origin

A curved head serves as a smoking chamber, allowing the escape of smoke, while a foot facilitates breathing. The stem, connecting these two components, functions as the air hole.

Object details

Category
Object type
Titles
  • Smoking pipe (generic title)
  • 곰방대 (alternative title)
  • Gombangdae (alternative title)
Materials and techniques
The head and foot of the pipe are made of silver, while the middle part, including the stem, is crafted from wood.
Brief description
Smoking pipe, made of silver and wood, Korea, early 20th century
Physical description
A curved head serves as a smoking chamber, allowing the escape of smoke, while a foot facilitates breathing. The stem, connecting these two components, functions as the air hole.
Dimensions
  • Length: 44cm
  • Width: 3.5cm
  • Depth: 2cm
Credit line
Given by Chungwoo Lee
Association
Collection
Accession number
FE.433-2022

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Record createdJuly 13, 2022
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