Opium Pipe

1900.43.0003

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Artifact Identification Opium Pipe   (1900.43.0003)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Personal Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Personal Gear
  4. :
  5. Smoking & Drug Equipment
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)
Date 1850 – 1911 CE
Culture Chinese
Location On Exhibitin the East Asia exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 55.8 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 2.0 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 1.1 cm
Weight 200 g
Measuring Remarks N/A
Materials Metal--Brass
Manufacturing Processes Cast, Incising

Research Remarks

Description

Long, single-cast piece with incised floral patterns and Chinese characters on stem. Footed bowl.

Published Description Under Review
Bibliography Under Review

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication N/A
Reproduction no

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