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Lot 103

Chinese Blue & White Opium Water Pipe

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An antique Chinese porcelain opium water pipe, white glaze ground with blue underglaze decoration. 10-character inscription to the back, apocryphal Yongzheng 6-character reign mark to the underside. Circa late Qing to early Republican period.

Measures 13 1/2" x 11 1/4" x 3 1/2" when assembled.

Condition

Pronounced craquelure across the scene with scholars.