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Opium Water Pipe

1900.43.0017A

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Artifact Identification Opium Water Pipe   (1900.43.0017A)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Personal Artifacts
    2. :
  2. Personal Gear
    3. :
  3. Smoking & Drug Equipment
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date Republic of China, 1912-1949
Culture Chinese?

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 28.7 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 6.6 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 2.7 cm
Weight 115 g
Measuring Remarks The length was measured with mouthpiece at its furthest extension.
Materials Metal
Manufacturing Processes Cast, Soldering, Incising
Munsell Color Information Light Olive Gray (7.5Y 6/2) -ns

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography N/A

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication N/A
Reproduction no
Reproduction Information N/A

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