Vintage Chinese Brass Water Tobacco Pipe Blue Inlay Engraved Stamped Mark 13.7 For Sale

Vintage Chinese Brass Water Tobacco Pipe – Blue Inlay – Engraved Decoration – Stamped Chinese Maker’s MarkBeautiful vintage Chinese brass water-tobacco pipe featuring decorative blue inlay-style accents, intricate engraved Chinese designs, and a stamped Chinese-character mark on the underside.This unusual collectible features a tall, gracefully curved brass-colored smoking stem, a rectangular water reservoir, and traditional engraved floral and geometric patterns.The decorative body includes Chinese-style motifs, including what appears to be a traditional good-fortune character. The blue-colored accents provide an attractive contrast against the aged brass finish.An interesting feature is the rectangular Chinese-character stamp impressed into the bottom of the pipe. This may represent a manufacturer’s or workshop mark, although the exact maker has not been identified.Features:* Vintage Chinese-style water-tobacco pipe* Brass-colored metal construction* Decorative blue inlay-style accents* Intricate engraved floral and geometric patterns* Traditional Chinese symbols and decorative motifs* Long curved smoking stem* Rectangular water reservoir* Hinged storage compartment that opens and closes properly* Stamped Chinese-character mark on underside* Attractive aged brass patina* Estimated early-to-mid 20th century, approximately 1920–1960 (unverified)* Collectible traditional Asian smoking apparatusIMPORTANT – TWO SMOKING TOOLS ARE MISSING:This pipe is missing the two slender metal smoking tools that would normally fit into the accessory holders alongside the stem.Neither tool is included in this sale. The photographs show the exact item and components the buyer will receive.The missing accessories have been taken into consideration when describing the condition of this piece.Measurements:* Overall height: Just under 13¾ inches* Base length: Slightly over 2½ inches* Base width: Approximately 1⅛ inches* Weight: 13½ ouncesCondition:Good vintage condition with visible scratches, tarnishing, oxidation, discoloration, and age-related surface wear.The engraved decoration and blue-colored accents remain visible.The hinged storage compartment opens and closes properly.The stamped Chinese-character mark is present on the underside, although its exact meaning and manufacturer remain unidentified.The two metal smoking tools are missing and are NOT included.Please review all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description.Feel free to message with any questions or for more pictures. Thanks for looking.