Set of two ivory* and silver opium pipes

VIETNAM - 19th century

Estimate : 1 600 - 1 800 €

Sold 1 600 €

Set of two ivory* and silver opium pipes, one with repoussé metal saddle featuring bats in the clouds, and turquoise cabochons. Chainettes. Metal bowl with various hallmarks.
Length: 52 cm; Weight: 524.9 g
One turquoise cabochon missing.

Another has a silver saddle with five cabochon stones and resin end caps. The brown terracotta stove.

Length: 54.5 cm; Weight: 190.2 g

*Elephant spp (Elephantidae spp) ivory specimen in compliance with the AM of May 4, 2017 allowing the commercial use of antique Elephantidae ivory. A CITES re-export permit will be required for export out of the EU, at the expense of the future buyer.

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