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Chinese Carved Bone Opium Pipe with Guanyin and Auspicious Animals, C.1880
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Chinese Carved Bone Opium Pipe with Guanyin and Auspicious Animals, C.1880

19th century
For Sale by Ritas Bazaar
Description

A finely carved Chinese bone opium pipe, late Qing period, decorated with Guanyin surrounded by cranes, turtles and a dragon, along with intricate patterned borders. Elegant curved form with darkened carved details.

Measurements

495 g

Length: 49 cm

Diameter: 5 cm

Condition

Very good antique condition with light wear from age and handling. A strong decorative and cultural piece.

Shipping & Packaging

Fully tracked and insured delivery.

Shipping cost includes professional packaging, careful handling, and secure postage.

Packed with recycled materials where possible.

Please study all photographs as they form part of the description.

Questions are welcome

Physical Dimensions
Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Declaration

Ritas Bazaar has dated this Chinese Carved Opium Pipe to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1182642
Dealers Internal Reference
B1550
Description
A finely carved Chinese bone opium pipe, late Qing period, decorated with Guanyin surrounded by cranes, turtles and a dragon, along with intricate patterned borders. Elegant curved form with darkened carved details.
fig 1. A curved late 19th-century Chinese opium pipe made from carved bone featuring figures and auspicious motifs with metal end fittings.
fig 1. Chinese Carved Bone Opium Pipe with Guanyin and Auspicious Animals, C.1880

Measurements

495 g

Length: 49 cm

Diameter: 5 cm

Condition

Very good antique condition with light wear from age and handling. A strong decorative and cultural piece.

Shipping & Packaging

Fully tracked and insured delivery.

fig 2. A curved late 19th-century Chinese opium pipe made from carved bone featuring figures and auspicious motifs with metal end fittings.
fig 2. Chinese Carved Bone Opium Pipe with Guanyin and Auspicious Animals, C.1880

Shipping cost includes professional packaging, careful handling, and secure postage.

Packed with recycled materials where possible.

Please study all photographs as they form part of the description.

Questions are welcome

Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Date of Manufacture

Ritas Bazaar has dated this Chinese Carved Opium Pipe to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1182642
Dealers Internal Ref
B1550
Ritas Bazaar
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2025
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Archive I A curved late 19th-century Chinese opium pipe made from carved bone featuring figures and auspicious motifs with metal end fittings.

Chinese Carved Bone Opium Pipe with Guanyin and Auspicious Animals, C.1880

Archive II A curved late 19th-century Chinese opium pipe made from carved bone featuring figures and auspicious motifs with metal end fittings. View II
Archive III A curved late 19th-century Chinese opium pipe made from carved bone featuring figures and auspicious motifs with metal end fittings. View III
Archive IV A curved late 19th-century Chinese opium pipe made from carved bone featuring figures and auspicious motifs with metal end fittings. View IV
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Archive VIII A curved late 19th-century Chinese opium pipe made from carved bone featuring figures and auspicious motifs with metal end fittings. View VIII
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Archive XVII A curved late 19th-century Chinese opium pipe made from carved bone featuring figures and auspicious motifs with metal end fittings. View XVII
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A curved late 19th-century Chinese opium pipe made from carved bone featuring figures and auspicious motifs with metal end fittings.
Chinese carved bone opium pipe with Guanyin and auspicious animals, c.1880
Ref: SA1182642
A curved late 19th-century Chinese opium pipe made from carved bone featuring figures and auspicious motifs with metal end fittings.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDecorative Objects
  • Period19th century
  • StyleQing Dynasty
  • MaterialCarved Bone, Metal
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsGuanyin figure, High relief carving, Auspicious animals, Metal saddle
  • SizeH 5 cm (2 in) x W 5 cm (2 in) x D 49 cm (19 in)

This late 19th-century Chinese Qing Dynasty opium pipe is a decorative object measuring 5 cm high, 5 cm wide, and 49 cm deep. Produced from carved bone and metal in a warm brown colour, the elongated, curved form exhibits high-relief carving depicting a Guanyin figure, a dragon, turtles, and cranes, accompanied by intricate patterned borders. Darkened carved details contrast with the warm tone of the bone, while metal end fittings and a central metal saddle punctuate the design. The piece shows very good antique condition with light wear from age and handling. Suitable for display within a gentleman's library setting, the pipe rests on a bookshelf as a cultural and historical accent piece. The composition combines organic textures with structured metal components, creating a distinct silhouette suitable for interior arrangement alongside other period collectibles.

FAQs

During the late Qing Dynasty, intricately decorated pipes were produced both for functional use and as status symbols, frequently featuring elaborate carvings of traditional figures such as Guanyin alongside auspicious symbols.

Pipes from this era were commonly constructed using carved bone, horn, bamboo, or ivory for the main stem, joined with metal saddles, ferrules, and ceramic or metal bowls.

Authentic period examples exhibit natural surface patination, precise hand-carving with subtle variations in depth, and gentle wear around structural joinery and metal fittings.

These decorative objects are best displayed mounted on a custom stand inside a glass cabinet, placed on a bookshelf, or arranged as part of a curated vignette on an office desk.

Store the object away from direct sunlight, radiators, and drastic humidity fluctuations to prevent cracking, dusting gently with a soft, dry microfibre brush.
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