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L'artefact

Chinese Water-Pipe

Description

  • Brass Chinese water-pipe
  • Consists of a rectangular, decorated water container, a draw tube from which the user would suck the smoke, and a hinged tobacco container. 
  • Also includes a pair of tweezers and a small whisk. 
  • Front of the water container is inscribed with a scene of fruit and flowers. 
  • Back and sides of the water container are inscribed with Chinese songs and prayers. 

Informations d'arrière-plan

  • Purchased as a memento by William McRae on his return from drilling in Java (Indonesia) around 1915. 

Localisation de la carte

Latitude: 22° 18' 36.342" N
Longitude: 114° 11' 2.26" E

la date

ca. 1900

Dimensions

pouces
Longueur:
3.5
Largeur:
1.5
Hauteur:
15.0

Événements, lieux, personnes

  • William McRae
  • China

Lieu d'origine

AsieChine

Le Sujet