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Opium pipe

Description

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

Museum reference

A.1919.666

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Opium pipe

Production information

China, East Asia

Date

c. 1900

Materials

Bamboo, Ceramic, Brass, Bone

Physical description

Bamboo stem, red pottery bowl fitted into a chased brass mount, bone cap at mouthpiece

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