Pipe, Near-East, 19th Century
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Description
Clay incised pipe
Maker: N/A
Materials: Clay
Construction: Sculpted
Marks: None
Age: C. 19th Century
Description: Sculpted and fired clay, this pipe displays an array of line patterns along its surface. The bowl has wriggling lines running vertically down its sides, connecting to a perpendicular stem where a series of bands create segments in the design. The mouth piece is decorated with horizontal, even curves that halt just short of the lip, which ends in a smooth band.
Provenance: Dutchess County Estate
Size: H. 1.0x W. 2.25x D. 1.0"
Weight: 0.7 oz
Condition: Light chipping and age related wear, the pipe remains whole and functional. Minor pocking along the clay surface on the bottom reveals the white interior of the fired clay.Meta: Near-Eastern, Ottoman, Tobacco
History: Made popular in Europe and the Near East in the late 1600s, pipes became common in those regions at that time, reaching a peak in the 18th and 19th centuries before falling out of fashion in favor of cigarettes. Clay pipes were especially popular for their ease of crafting and high customization ability.
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Pipe, Near-East, 19th Century
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