Caption:
Opium Pipe with Case, bamboo, gold, Pipe (-16a) comprising bamboo stem with mouthpiece and head of blackened and partly gilt metal. Long oval two-part case (-16b,c) of reeded bamboo, sections carved and stained in three different patterns simulating basket weave; metal ring and rim., Japan, late 19th century, appliances & tools, Decorative Arts, opium pipe, opium pipe