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18th Century Chinese Bamboo Pipe
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18th Century Chinese Bamboo Pipe

18th century
Description

An unusual Chinese bamboo pipe bowl modelled as a figure holding their hands to their face.

It is in good original condition. Circa 1760-1790.

It came from the collection of Trevor Barton 1920-2008 who was a renowned collector of pipes.

We can deliver free of charge in UK and can calculate the cost for international delivery.

Payment by bank transfer, PayPal or card over the phone (07850937057 Jane)

Date of Manufacture

Jane Short Antiques has dated this Carved Chinese Bamboo Pipe to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
4.5cm (1.77")
Reference Numbers
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SA1224839
Dealers Internal Reference
A2473
Description
An unusual Chinese bamboo pipe bowl modelled as a figure holding their hands to their face.

It is in good original condition. Circa 1760-1790.

It came from the collection of Trevor Barton 1920-2008 who was a renowned collector of pipes.

We can deliver free of charge in UK and can calculate the cost for international delivery.

Payment by bank transfer, PayPal or card over the phone (07850937057 Jane)

Date of Manufacture

Jane Short Antiques has dated this Carved Chinese Bamboo Pipe to the 18th Century.

Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
4.5cm (1.77")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1224839
Dealers Internal Ref
A2473
Jane Short Antiques
Jane Short Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2020

30 years of expertise in 17th- to early 20th-century furniture and fine art

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A dark brown carved bamboo smoking pipe shaped into a figurative human form along the bowl with a tapered bamboo stem.
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Archive I A dark brown carved bamboo smoking pipe shaped into a figurative human form along the bowl with a tapered bamboo stem.

18th Century Chinese Bamboo Pipe

Archive II A dark brown carved bamboo smoking pipe shaped into a figurative human form along the bowl with a tapered bamboo stem. View II
Archive III A dark brown carved bamboo smoking pipe shaped into a figurative human form along the bowl with a tapered bamboo stem. View III
Archive IV A dark brown carved bamboo smoking pipe shaped into a figurative human form along the bowl with a tapered bamboo stem. View IV
Archive V A dark brown carved bamboo smoking pipe shaped into a figurative human form along the bowl with a tapered bamboo stem. View V
Archive VI A dark brown carved bamboo smoking pipe shaped into a figurative human form along the bowl with a tapered bamboo stem. View VI
Archive VII A dark brown carved bamboo smoking pipe shaped into a figurative human form along the bowl with a tapered bamboo stem. View VII
Archive VIII A dark brown carved bamboo smoking pipe shaped into a figurative human form along the bowl with a tapered bamboo stem. View VIII
Archive IX A dark brown carved bamboo smoking pipe shaped into a figurative human form along the bowl with a tapered bamboo stem. View IX
Archive X A dark brown carved bamboo smoking pipe shaped into a figurative human form along the bowl with a tapered bamboo stem. View X
Archive XI A dark brown carved bamboo smoking pipe shaped into a figurative human form along the bowl with a tapered bamboo stem. View XI
Archive XII A dark brown carved bamboo smoking pipe shaped into a figurative human form along the bowl with a tapered bamboo stem. View XII
Archive XIII A dark brown carved bamboo smoking pipe shaped into a figurative human form along the bowl with a tapered bamboo stem. View XIII
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Jane Short Antiques

Jane Short Antiques
Telephone 07850 937057 or 07540 126714
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Suffolk
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A dark brown carved bamboo smoking pipe shaped into a figurative human form along the bowl with a tapered bamboo stem.
18th Century Chinese Bamboo Pipe
Ref: SA1224839
A dark brown carved bamboo smoking pipe shaped into a figurative human form along the bowl with a tapered bamboo stem.
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  • ObjectSmoking Pipes
  • Period18th century
  • StyleQing Dynasty
  • MaterialBamboo, Metal
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsFigurative carving, Bamboo nodes, Metal bowl liner, Curved stem
  • SizeW 19 cm (7 in) x D 4.5 cm (2 in)

This eighteenth century Chinese smoking pipe originates from the Qing Dynasty and takes the form of an elongated tobacco pipe carved from dark brown bamboo. The object integrates natural bamboo nodes along its curved stem and terminates in a narrow wooden mouthpiece. The bowl section features figurative hand-carvings portraying a human figure with hands held to the face, complemented by a round metal bowl liner and a decorative fluted collar. A dark, aged patina covers the entire surface alongside natural wood grain variations and minor surface wear. The piece measures 19 cm wide and 4.5 cm deep. Display this smoking pipe on a bookshelf or within a gentleman's library collection as a cabinet curiosity. The compact proportions allow placement among books, inside glass display cabinets, or atop a desktop surface. This utilitarian artifact functions as an ornamental decorative accessory when styled in a study or library setting.

FAQs

Smoking pipes crafted from bamboo root and stalk became prominent during the Qing Dynasty in China. They served both functional purposes and as decorative personal items, often carved by artisans with figurative scenes, motifs, or scholars symbols reflecting Chinese folklore.

These pipes were primarily crafted using dense bamboo roots or stalks due to their heat resistance and natural grain. Metal liners, often copper or brass, were commonly fitted inside the pipe bowl to protect the carved bamboo from direct flame during use.

Authentic period examples display natural surface wear, a rich dark patina from decades of handling, and slight surface oxidisation inside the metal bowl. Carving marks should show manual tool work rather than clean modern machine cuts.

Architectural and decorative pipes are frequently styled as sculptural curiosities on acrylic display stands, layered within bookshelf vignettes, or placed alongside leather-bound volumes inside a study.

Bamboo objects require a stable humidity level to prevent the natural wood fibres from drying out and cracking. Dust regularly with a soft dry brush and keep the item away from direct sunlight or heat sources.
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