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Lot 851

Chinese Opium Pipe with Jade Terminals

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

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probably late Qing dynasty, bamboo with raised and engraved brass and silver overlay, cabochon stone accents, (one stone test jade and two quartz), carved celadon jade terminals, 18-3/4 in., Provenance: Edwards Living Estate, Hendersonville, North Carolina

Condition

possible repairs and glue residue to where jade terminals are attached, minor tarnish to metal
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