Vintage Antique Chinese Cupronickel Water Smoking Pipe Shouxing Tongzi Crane

This listing is for a Chinese water smoking pipe tobacco set, crafted in cupronickel (copper–nickel alloy) and decorated entirely with raised and applied imagery.

The form follows the traditional Chinese water smoking pipe (水烟袋) design, featuring a long curved mouthpiece, side loading port, internal water chamber, and a ventilated base. The set includes accompanying metal accessories such as a cleaning needle and tongs, which are often missing from similar examples.

Material: Cupronickel (copper–nickel alloy)
Mixed metal construction with applied and relief decoration
Hand-assembled
Natural surface wear and patina consistent with age and use

Good vintage condition with visible wear, patina, and internal residue consistent with prior use. Some wear and loss to gold-tone surfaces is present, particularly on raised details. No repairs or restoration observed. Please review all photos carefully for condition.

Overall height: approximately 11.5 inches