Opium Water Pipe
1985.10.0002A
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Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Opium Water Pipe (1985.10.0002A) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| 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 (Height) | 27.6 cm |
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| Dimension 2 (Width) | 12.2 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Depth) | 3.6 cm |
| Weight | 458 g |
| Measuring Remarks | N/A |
| Materials | Metal |
| Manufacturing Processes | Cast |
Research Remarks
| Description | Complete water pipe for narcotic use. Contains cleaning brush and tweezers. Chained to pipe stem lid. Hinged side lid and bottom have stamped Chinese characters. |
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| Published Description | Under Review |
| Bibliography | Under Review |
Artifact History
| Credit Line/Dedication | Gift of George E. and Cynthia M. Anner |
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| Reproduction | no |
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