California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 Dec. 15, 2013  Dec. 15, 2013

 Lot # 44 
AN IVORY AND JADEITE SMOKING PIPE    清 翡翠配象牙煙斗


  • Dimension: L: 19 in (48.3 cm)
  • Estimate From: $400
  • Estimate To: $600

The long smoking pipe’s mouth piece is made of hollowed jadeite, the stem is made of ivory, the shank and bowl made of metal. Additionally, a small lotus pod shaped metal weight hangs near the mouth piece, a sliding jadeite ring over the ivory stem, and the shank decorated with flowers amidst rectangular patterns. The jadeite stone of white and green color, with slight russet. Qing Dynasty period