Late Qing Dynasty craftsmanship (circa 19th–early 20th century)
An evocative piece of Chinese social and artistic history, this brass water pipe dates back to the late Qing Dynasty; a period celebrated for its richly decorative metalwork and refined daily objects.
Hand-crafted in brass, the pipe features:
Finely engraved calligraphy across the main chamber, capturing traditional poetic text and personal inscriptions.
Detailed figural engraving, depicting an intimate garden scene beneath a willow tree, an image associated with calm, refinement, and scholarly leisure.
Original integrated tools, including the tobacco tamp and cleaning rod, suspended by delicate chains still intact.
A long, elegant neck and mouthpiece, characteristic of Qing water pipes used in both domestic and travelling contexts.
Water pipes such as this were valued not only as smoking implements but also as objects of personal expression, often carried by scholars, merchants, or travellers. The engraving, proportion, and patina of this piece reveal a life lived and a culture remembered.
A rare, sculptural artefact that brings depth, beauty, and history to any curated interior.
Late Qing Dynasty craftsmanship (circa 19th–early 20th century)
An evocative piece of Chinese social and artistic history, this brass water pipe dates back to the late Qing Dynasty; a period celebrated for its richly decorative metalwork and refined daily objects.
Hand-crafted in brass, the pipe features:
Finely engraved calligraphy across the main chamber, capturing traditional poetic text and personal inscriptions.
Detailed figural engraving, depicting an intimate garden scene beneath a willow tree, an image associated with calm, refinement, and scholarly leisure.
Original integrated tools, including the tobacco tamp and cleaning rod, suspended by delicate chains still intact.
A long, elegant neck and mouthpiece, characteristic of Qing water pipes used in both domestic and travelling contexts.
Water pipes such as this were valued not only as smoking implements but also as objects of personal expression, often carried by scholars, merchants, or travellers. The engraving, proportion, and patina of this piece reveal a life lived and a culture remembered.
A rare, sculptural artefact that brings depth, beauty, and history to any curated interior.
