Name: Shagreen Chinese Water Pipe - Ca 1900
Brand: Indigo Antiques
SKU: M452V1
Price: 342.0 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

Antique Shagreen Chinese Water Pipe - Ca 1900 | Indigo Antiques

Deconstructed Antique Shagreen Chinese Water Pipe - Ca 1900 | Indigo Antiques

Angled Detail View Of Antique Shagreen Chinese Water Pipe - Ca 1900 | Indigo Antiques

SKU: M452V1 Circa 1900, from China

Dimensions:: W9 x D4.5 x H39 cm
Quality:: Every piece restored & checked in UK

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This old Chinese waterpipe is coated in shagreen, untanned hide from a ray or shark. The body is constructed from a nickel alloy. These decorative pipes are a piece of social history, they are extremely decorative and look great in a group.

The first Opium war was triggered by the Qing dynasty's campaign against the British merchants who sold opium to Chinese merchants. Many Chinese people were addicted to it.

Condition:

There are some losses to the shagreen and marks and blemishes to be expected with age.

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