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Pipe
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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