Cloisonne & Paktong Chinese Water Pipe - Ca 1900 Bath Robes Constructed from beautifully cast iron

Constructed from beautifully cast iron ends and a slatted teak seat and back

It is from Hebei province in Northern China

shaded lime ombré design

or bindi powder

circa 1930s

Cloisonne & Paktong Chinese Water Pipe - Ca 1900 Bath Robes Constructed from beautifully cast ironThe 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. Heated opium or tobacco was placed in the lidded well of this ornate water pipe and the fumes were inhaled through the pipeIt is made from an alloy of copper zinc and nickel. These decorative pipes are a piece of social history, and they are extremely decorative and look great in a