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CARED HARDWOOD AND METAL OPIUM PIPE SCRAPER
Origin: China
Date: Late 19th–early 20th century
Materials: Hardwood, iron, copper alloy
Dimensions: Appro 17 × 3 cm
Description:
Opium pipe scraper featuring a turned hardwood handle, elegantly shaped for a comfortable grip, joined to a carved and pierced metal shaft. The flat-ended iron blade was used to scrape residual opium ash and char from the pipe bowl and stem, ensuring a clean airway and optimal smoking experience. A copper alloy collar reinforces the junction between handle and shaft, adding both durability and decorative contrast.
Origin: China
Date: Late 19th–early 20th century
Materials: Hardwood, iron, copper alloy
Dimensions: Appro 17 × 3 cm
Description:
Opium pipe scraper featuring a turned hardwood handle, elegantly shaped for a comfortable grip, joined to a carved and pierced metal shaft. The flat-ended iron blade was used to scrape residual opium ash and char from the pipe bowl and stem, ensuring a clean airway and optimal smoking experience. A copper alloy collar reinforces the junction between handle and shaft, adding both durability and decorative contrast.
