A pipe bowl carved from wood with copper alloy mounts, loop and lid. The bowl is U-shaped and is carved with deep, geometric patterns. The hinged lid is domed with holes to allow the smoke to escape.
label: browned paper with black type
pipe (narcotics & intoxicants: smoking)
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