Opium Pipe Fashioned From One Solid Piece of Ivory Special Offer
January 2014 Auction by Far East Asian Art

Opium Pipe Fashioned From One Solid Piece of Ivory A 19th Century well used Opium Pipe fashioned from a solid piece of ivory. A unique and beautiful piece. The body of the pipe is decorated in very finely executed scrimshaw featuring images representing longevity.The body of the pipe is signed. The saddle, front end cap and decorative band at the back are made of heavily silvered copper. These are finished in a very detailed bearded dragon motif...