An ivory opium pipe, China, 19th-20th century, with a ceramic bowl, 47.5 cm long (restorations)

清代象牙煙槍 分別長47.5厘米 已經過修復

An ivory opium pipe, China, 19th-20th century, with a ceramic bowl, 47.5 cm long (restorations)

清代象牙煙槍
分別長47.5厘米
已經過修復

Overall wear to the surfaces

Restorations

Pipe removable in two parts

A few small chips

A few surface scratches

Furnace: a few surface scratches, a few surface cracks, a few small chips, surface wear

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According to the Art. 6a, "Foreign buyers shall always check the relevant customs laws and regulations before bidding on any lot containing wildlife material such as, but not only: ivory, tortoiseshell, crocodile skin, rhinoceros horn, or whalebone. Hôtel des Ventes pays particular attention to complete its due diligence duties to ensure that all the objects presented in the catalogue comply with our laws and regulations of Cultural Property (CPTA). However, we are under no obligation to cancel your purchase and refund the amount paid if your lot cannot be exported, imported or if seized by a government authority."

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