Engraved Paktong Chinese Water Pipe - Ca 1900 Jewellery Boxes The design a typical of

The design a typical of Shandong Province

5 X 43 X 49 (wxdxh cms)

It is constructed from incredibly thick planks of camphor wood which is uncommon as planks are usually thin panels

These pieces are fragile pieces of history and are usually found damaged however the condition of this piece is outstanding

Engraved Paktong Chinese Water Pipe - Ca 1900 Jewellery Boxes The design a typical ofThis Chinese nickel paktong water pipe would have been used to smoke tobacco & opium. The engravings depict scrolls and flowers on a background of clouds. Heated opium or tobacco would be placed in the lidded well of this ornate water pipe and the fumes were inhaled through the pipe 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