Antique Opium Pipe with Stone and Coin Inlay – India, Early 20th Century - AND100
Antique Opiums pipe form India. Place of Origin: India. Materiel: Wood. Lenght: 48 cm. Age: End 19 th Cent.
Antique and unusual opium pipe from India, crafted in wood and dating to the early 20th century.
The pipe is richly decorated with inlaid stones, coins, and figures, giving it a distinctive and layered appearance that goes beyond its original function. The combination of elements adds both visual complexity and cultural character.
The form is elongated and slender, and at 48 cm in length, the piece has a strong decorative presence.
The surface shows signs of age and use, enhancing its authenticity and natural patina.
A particularly unique and uncommon piece of ethnographic interest – appealing to collectors of historical objects and curiosities.