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Posted 3 years ago
imander
(40 items)
this is another of my little finds, it is a brass pipe, i think for opium or maybe tobacco?
it is designed as a dragon with and elephants trunk on its nose, which through a bit of research i have found that there was a myth regarding a dragon who hunted the elephant.
i'm not sure wether its chinese or indian?
there is no makers mark on it and i cant find another example, i dont think it has a great age but it is a interesting looking piece.
if you have any idea of where it may be from or who made it i would be much appreciative.
PipesThe first people to smoke tobacco in pipes were the Native Americans who li…
Some great items. Thanks for sharing.
Dude, that looks like silver, not brass....... Brass doesn't tarnish like that. I hope you didn't sell it