China, late Qing dynasty (1644-1912) to Republic period (1912-1949). One carved from bone incised with various sages and, the area which connects the bowl applied with silver and enamel and the bowl of pewter. The second of horn and ivory simulating bamboo segments, with a loose stoneware bowl. The last an impressively large gnarly burlwood pipe with an old ivory mouthpiece and a metal bowl incised with Chinese characters.
Condition: The bone pipe and horn/ivory pipe with some natural cracks. Generally, all in very good condition. Provenance: German private collection.