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Lot 82:
Description
A Chinese water pipe constructed from paktong, a white metal alloy, featuring a rectangular reservoir base with rounded ends. The base is decorated with cloisonné enamel featuring a turquoise ground and a pattern of scrolling branches with green leaves and white blossoms, possibly representing prunus. The pipe assembly includes a long, gently curved, detachable mouthpiece and stem, a small cylindrical tobacco bowl, and a slender, tapered cleaning tool. An integral tobacco storage compartment is fitted with a hinged lid. The interior of the hinged lid features an incised rectangular mark containing six characters in Chinese script arranged in two vertical columns. The top character in the left column is transcribed as 蘇 (Su), which may indicate a manufacturer or workshop located in Suzhou. The remaining characters are worn and not clearly legible.
Condition report:
The piece shows signs of age and regular use. There is general surface wear, minor scratches, and a dark patina and tarnish to the metal components. The cloisonné enamel appears largely intact with minor surface pitting and wear consistent with age. Residual soot and tobacco staining are visible in the interior of the bowl and storage compartment.
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