Description: **Title**: Exquisite Antique Chinese Pipe - Enamel & Bronze - Collector's Piece **Item specifics**: - **Condition**: Used: An item that has been used previously. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. - **Type**: Pipe - **Region of Origin**: China - **Age**: Late 19th to early 20th century - **Primary Material**: Bronze, Enamel - **Original/Reproduction**: Antique Original - **Color**: Multi-Color **Description**: Step back in time with this authentic Antique Chinese Pipe, a relic of a bygone era. This collector's piece boasts a rich bronze body adorned with vibrant enamel detailing, featuring traditional Chinese motifs. The craftsmanship speaks volumes of a period when these pipes were not just tools of leisure but also works of art. *Dimensions*: - Height: [specify in inches/cm] - Width: [specify in inches/cm] *Features*: - Intricate enamel band with floral patterns in hues of blue, yellow, and pink. - The detachable bronze stem and bowl showcase the era's fine metalwork. - A hinged compartment, possibly used for storing opium. *Historical Context*: The opium pipe played a significant role in Chinese social culture from the 18th to the early 20th centuries. Opium was not only a means of recreation but also a symbol of social status. The British East India Company's control over the opium trade and the subsequent Opium Wars underscored the substance's historical significance [oai_citation:1,The Opium Pipe – Antiques, Collecting, and History](https://theopiumpipe.com/) [oai_citation:2,Sabai Designs Gallery » Antique Opium Pipes, Accoutrements, and a Brief History of Opium](https://sabaidesignsgallery.com/blog/2015/09/21/antique-opium-pipes-accoutrements-and-a-brief-history-of-opium/). *Condition*: This piece is in great condition considering its age, with some signs of wear commensurate with its historical use. The enamel is well-preserved with minor blemishes, adding to the antique charm of the item. *Provenance*: While this piece does not come with specific provenance records, it is consistent with known examples from the period and carries with it the weight of history.
Price: 65 USD
Location: Ashland, Oregon
End Time: 2024-10-21T21:35:52.000Z
Shipping Cost: 15 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Primary Material: Brass
Featured Refinements: Opium Pipe
Region of Origin: China
