CLAY PIPE HEAD

CH1985.107

Clay pipe head with decoartion on the bowl. This form of making pipes was adopted in the late 19th Century and was termed 'Rebus' (see ref), where a representation of maker's name was shown by a figure or design. This design shows a crown on top of a Lyre. Object was found in Kanowna.

Department: 

History Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: CH1985.107
Accession Date: 29 Mar 1985

Material

Clay/Ceramic0 - Whole

Measurement

diameter25mm
length50mm

 

 

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