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LONG-HANDLED OPIUM PIPE SCRAPER WITH BAMBOO STYLE GRIP
Origin: China
Date: Late 19th–early 20th century
Materials: Metal alloy, wood
Dimensions: Appro 17 × 1.5 cm
Description:
Long-handled opium pipe scraper designed with a bamboo-motif wooden grip, tapering to a narrow metal shaft and ending in a flat, spade-like blade. The tool was used for cleaning the opium pipe’s bowl and stem, removing charred residue to maintain smooth airflow and smoking quality. The stylized bamboo segments along the handle not only provide visual appeal but also improve grip during use.
Origin: China
Date: Late 19th–early 20th century
Materials: Metal alloy, wood
Dimensions: Appro 17 × 1.5 cm
Description:
Long-handled opium pipe scraper designed with a bamboo-motif wooden grip, tapering to a narrow metal shaft and ending in a flat, spade-like blade. The tool was used for cleaning the opium pipe’s bowl and stem, removing charred residue to maintain smooth airflow and smoking quality. The stylized bamboo segments along the handle not only provide visual appeal but also improve grip during use.
