Shagreen Chinese Water Pipe - Ca 1900 Jewellery Boxes each chair takes the sculptural

each chair takes the sculptural form of a tiger

producing a richly textured surface with exceptional depth and patina

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Painted and incised to the front with a pair of confronting dragons holding an offering bowl of precious jewels

The peacock is the national bird of India and is believed to bring luck and prosperity

Shagreen Chinese Water Pipe - Ca 1900 Jewellery Boxes each chair takes the sculpturalThis old Chinese waterpipe is coated in shagreen, untanned hide from a ray or shark. The body is constructed from a nickel alloy. These decorative pipes are a piece of social history, they are extremely decorative and look great in a group. The first Opium war was triggered by the Qing dynasty's campaign against the British merchants who sold opium to Chinese merchants. Many Chinese people were addicted to it. Condition: There are some losses to the