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China Excellent Antique Shark Skin Opium Pipe Complete, Inscribed
$495.00
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China, very fine example of an antique opium pipe complete, Signed, late Qing dynasty
Engraved with calligraphy under the lid and on pipe stem and complete with all accoutrements.
Dimensions: 16.5 inches tall
Provenance: Old New Hampshire collection, originally purchased in 1968.
This one very hard to find now. Complete- a genuine treasure.
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