Lot 213 VERY LONG EXTENDABLE BRONZE KISERU PIPE WITH INTRICATE GOLD DECORATION,MEIJI PERIOD,1868-1912
Reference: ART2002177
This striking kiseru pipe is a beautifully crafted Japanese smoking instrument, distinguished by its exceptionally long . The pipe features a bronze mouthpiece and bowl, connected by a lacquered central shaft adorned with intricate gold motifs—swirling patterns and floral elements that exemplify traditional decorative elegance. Functional yet ornate, the pipe reflects both aesthetic refinement and historical utility, often associated with the Edo and Meiji periods.
Extended length: 66 cm.
Retracted 46.5 cm.