Carved meerschaum tobacco pipe head with dog head and foliate scroll motifs
Record status
Individual type · partial
This item is a carved meerschaum tobacco smoking pipe head, presented as the bowl and shank assembly without a mouthpiece, end piece, or original case.The design of this piece features a highly detailed, relief-carved dog's head positioned at the base of the bowl, accented by a collar.
The surrounding body is embellished with elaborate, flowing foliate scroll motifs, demonstrating the artisanal skill often associated with traditional meerschaum carving. Measuring approximately 3 inches in length and 2.5 inches in height, the pipe exhibits evidence of its age and usage, including surface wear and natural discoloration consistent with historical smoking rituals. The construction focuses on the structural and decorative elements of the pipe bowl, intended to be fitted with a stem or mouthpiece for functional use, although only the carved head portion is present in this listing.
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Physical characteristics
- Material
- Meerschaum
- Dimensions
- 3" L x 2.5" T
Design
- Motifs
- Dog head, collar, foliate scrollwork
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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