Antique Japanese Natural Elephant Ivory Pipe – Mouthpiece

20th Century · Hand-carved Angel Skin Ivory · Japanese Origin

From the refined tradition of Japanese pipe-making, this slender ivory mouthpiece — 102 mm long and 11 mm thick — is a small masterpiece of functional elegance. Japanese craftsmen were renowned for the precision and artistry they brought even to the most utilitarian objects, and this piece is no exception: the warm Angel Skin ivory is worked to a smooth, tactile finish that rewards handling. At 10.5 g it is perfectly balanced, and its condition is exceptional — no chips, no cracks — a rare and beautiful survivor of a distinguished craft tradition.

Details
- Size: 102×11 mm
- Origin: Japan
- Colour: Angel Skin
- Condition: No chips or cracks; very clean given its age
- Weight: 10.5 g