Carved Meerschaum Pipe
Record status
Individual type · partial
This collectible tobacco pipe is crafted from meerschaum, a soft white mineral known for its ability to be intricately carved. The pipe features an elongated, segmented stem decorated with bands of carved geometric and floral motifs, which transition into a smooth shank.
The bowl of the pipe is sculpted in the form of a detailed human head, wearing an ornate headdress or turban adorned with a braided border and decorative accents. The design showcases the fine detail characteristic of high-quality meerschaum carving. Measuring approximately 10 inches (25.4 cm) in length, the pipe exhibits a uniform off-white coloration typical of aged meerschaum. The construction demonstrates a focus on both decorative appeal and functional form, with the transition from the bowl to the stem carefully integrated into the sculptural representation.
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Physical characteristics
- Length
- 10 in. (25.4 cm.)
- Material
- meerschaum
Design
- Bowl motif
- carved human head with headdress
- Stem ornamentation
- segmented with geometric and floral bands
Identification
- Source note
- Described from a single auction-house listing published on Invaluable (reproduced with Invaluable's permission). Details apply to that one example; other examples of the type may differ, and the listing is supplementary evidence, not authentication.
Catalogue references
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