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Wooden (and Silver) Opium Pipe Set with Painted Gold Dragon Decor
Wooden (and Silver) Opium Pipe Set with Painted Gold Dragon Decor
Object Number 991-12-60/15085C
Display Title Wooden (and Silver) Opium Pipe Set with Painted Gold Dragon Decor
Descriptions
Indigenous Term Yes (Chinese name)
Object Description Wooden pipe set with painted gold dragon decor. Wooden opium pipe with sterling silver bowl and mouthpiece (c) and a wooden pipe case (a-b). Also, a round, wooden stimulant container (d). <transliteration> (Chinese name). Each: (a-b) 25 cm. (?) x 2.5 cm. (?) x 2.5 cm. (?); (c) 18 cm. (?) x 1.3 cm. (?) x 1.4 cm. (?); (d - stimulant container) 9 cm. (diameter) x 4 cm. (h).
Inventory Description Pipe, bamboo stem, dark stain, sliver plated brass mouthpiece and bowl
Classification
  • Pipe
Department Ethnographic
Date late 19th century - early 20th century
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / China
Materials Silver, Brass, Bamboo, Pigment, Wood, Sterling silver, Paint, Thread
Dimensions Overall: 19.5 x 1.7 x 1.2 cm (7 11/16 x 11/16 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 991-12-60/15085C
Credit Line Gift of Sarah Buchan Jewell
Provenance
Donor Sarah Conger Buchan Jewell

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