ANTIQUE JAPANESE SILVER PIPE in LACQUER CASE POUCH NR

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ANTIQUE JAPANESE SILVER PIPE in LACQUER CASE POUCH NR

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Sold Date: 07/15/2007
Channel: Online Auction
Source: eBay
Category: Ethnic, Folk & Native American Art

Simple fittings of mouthpiece and bowl have a hexagonal design and appear to be solid silver. T is wear and scarring to the upper bowl part from knocking out ashes.

The centre piece is dark bamboo. The whole of the pipe has a wonderful patina.

The fitted pipe case is black lacquer, hand painted in gold with reeds or bamboo and lotus leaves. It shows only the little wear to be expected.

The alligator or crocodile pouch is joined to the case with fraying string and a clear bead. The pouch shows a small tear to top of one side and slight wear from age and use.

The bronze clasp depicts a fierce shi shi or foo dog.

Dimensions: Case 9 ¼" long, Pipe 8 ¼", Pouch 5 ¼" X 3". In very good antique condition. Any flaws have been described above.

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