Opium pipe

Opium pipe, with wood stem lacquered to imitate tortoiseshell, and separate clay bowl with inscriptions around the outside: China, late 19th century

Opium pipe

Opium pipe with a straight bamboo stem, a red pottery bowl which has become separated from the brass mount which is engraved with flower designs, and a bone mouthpiece: China, c. 1900

Opium pipe / bowl

Opium pipe bowl of earthenware, glazed and painted with design of lotus flowers: China, Qing Dynasty, 19th century

Opium pipe / bowl

Opium pipe bowl of earthenware, glazed and painted with design of horses: China, Qing Dynasty, 19th century