Pair of Antique Late Qing / Republic Period Chinese Bamboo & Engraved Brass Long Pipes (24")
A striking pair of authentic late 19th to early 20th-century East Asian long smoking pipes. Featuring natural bamboo/turned wood shafts paired with aged brass mounts, cast metal mouthpieces, and traditional flared metal bowls.
The brass ferrules and collar fittings display classic geometric meander (Greek key) border bandings and aged patina, highlighting their traditional provincial craftsmanship. These pieces make excellent decorative accents for Asian art collections, wall displays, or tobacco curio cabinets.
Origin: China / East Asia
Period: Late Qing Dynasty to Early Republic Period (c. 1890s–1920s)
Materials: Bamboo/Wood, Brass, White Metal/Paktong
Length: Approx. 24 inches (61 cm) each
Condition: Good antique condition with age-appropriate wear, surface oxidation to metal fittings, and light patina on wood shafts consistent with historical use.