Shagreen Chinese Water Pipe - Ca 1900 Jewellery Boxes Hand Carved Soapstone Horse Turban

Hand Carved Soapstone Horse Turban Hanger - Khunti- from Dungarpur - 19thC

165 x 50 x 80 (wxdxh cms)

pomegranates expressing the wish for many sons

It's painted with paints mixed from minerals

Condition: Good condition with natural wear consistent with reclaimed antique wood

Shagreen Chinese Water Pipe - Ca 1900 Jewellery Boxes Hand Carved Soapstone Horse TurbanThis old Chinese waterpipe is coated in shagreen, untanned hide from a ray or shark. The body is constructed from a nickel alloy. These decorative pipes are a piece of social history, they are extremely decorative and look great in a group. The first Opium war was triggered by the Qing dynasty's campaign against the British merchants who sold opium to Chinese merchants. Many Chinese people were addicted to it. Condition: There are some losses to the