A LARGE SILVER TOBACCO PIPE , UNSIGNED, MEIJI PERIOD (LATE 19TH CENTURY) | Christie's

Sale 6138

Japanese Art & Design

London

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16 June 1999

Browse Sale

Lot 53

A LARGE SILVER TOBACCO PIPE

UNSIGNED, MEIJI PERIOD (LATE 19TH CENTURY)

Price realised

GBP 1,610

Estimate

GBP 1,500 - GBP 1,800

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A LARGE SILVER TOBACCO PIPE
UNSIGNED, MEIJI PERIOD (LATE 19TH CENTURY)
Elaborately decorated with two shishi among tree-peonies and rocks training and toughening a cub
28.5cm. long
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