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Object Number
988-15-60/14534
Display Title
Pipe
Descriptions
Object Description
Pipe, opium. Chinese. Black wood (ebony?). Stem with engraved silver mouth and end pieces. Engraved dragon motif.
Inventory Description
Pipe, long wood stem, cast metal mouthpiece and bowl, dragon image
Classification
- Pipe
Department
Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia
/
China
Materials
Wood, Metal, Ebony, Silver
Dimensions
Overall: 34.3 x 1.1 x 1.1 cm (13 1/2 x 7/16 x 7/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
988-15-60/14534
Provenance
Collector
Robert W. Ehrich
(1930's - 11/2/1988)
Donor
Robert W. Ehrich
(1930's - 11/2/1988)
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