Cloisonné Water Pipe

Place of ManufactureAsia

MediumMaterial: metal; enamel

DimensionsOverall: 32 x 7.4 x 3.6 cm

ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART

Credit LineAnonymous Gift

Object number2010.027.009 a-d

DescriptionPipe has a rectangular shaped body with two rounded ends and a tall narrow pipe stem with a tubular side vent on the side. There is also a circular opening with a hinged lid and two small openings with metal inserts and narrow instruments inside, on the top of the body. There are cotton cords with a cut out metal plaque that attach to the body and a fitting on the end of the mouthpiece. Body is decorated with cloisonnÚ designs in blues, greens and white depicting medallions with flowers, a border of diamonds, and two Chinese characters

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