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OPIUM PIPE CLEANING BRUSH
Origin: China
Date: Late 19th–early 20th century
Materials: Metal, natural bristles
Dimensions: Appro 17 × 2 cm
Description:
Opium pipe cleaning brush featuring a slender metal shaft terminating in a bundle of coarse natural bristles secured within a conical metal ferrule. The tool was designed to remove residue and ash from the narrow stem of an opium pipe, ensuring a smooth draw and preserving the flavor of the smoke.
Origin: China
Date: Late 19th–early 20th century
Materials: Metal, natural bristles
Dimensions: Appro 17 × 2 cm
Description:
Opium pipe cleaning brush featuring a slender metal shaft terminating in a bundle of coarse natural bristles secured within a conical metal ferrule. The tool was designed to remove residue and ash from the narrow stem of an opium pipe, ensuring a smooth draw and preserving the flavor of the smoke.
