Alfred Dunhill - Chinese Dragon - Shell Briar Group 4 Limited Edition - White Spot Pipe

THE CHINESE DRAGON

There is no definite date to the origins of this mythical animal, but its symbolism is deeply rooted in Chinese culture. The dragon can be described as composed from parts of nine animals:

The horns of a deer, the head of a camel, the eyes of the devil, the neck of a snake/serpent, the belly of a frog, the scales of a carp, the claws of an eagle, the paws of a tiger, and the ears of an ox/cow.

In ancient days the dragon was regarded as a most sacred animal and was used by Chinese emperors as an imperial symbol and the 5-clawed dragon was only to be used by the emperor and his family.

Unlike the portrayal in the West where the dragon is evil, the Chinese dragon is a beneficent and gracious creature. It also serves as a symbol of good fortune as legend tells that the dragon first appeared in the sky while an heir to the throne was born, and the country became blessed with peace and prosperity for many generations after.

THE LIMITED PRODUCTION CHINESE DRAGON PIPES

The Chinese dragon is wrapped around the bowl of a classic group 4 Shell Billiard pipe. Sterling Silver with a ruby eyes.

As the previous rarity pipes (‘European’ dragon, snake and tiger), these pipes are a limited production (not numbered, no certificates).

The Dragon pipe is supplied in a prestigious lacquered presentation box and makes a highly impressive and valuable gift.

Chinese dragon – a mythical creature with special appeal to Asian markets and a strong design, superbly suited to precious stone setting

It is a classic Billiard shape, a best-selling classic shape, flat bottom allows pipe to stand sandblast, black finish, Vulcanite mouthpiece

Our best-selling finish and the first sandblasted pipe in the world (1917)

Taper mouthpieces, individually cut, shaped, and finished for each pipe. Gp.4 – medium to large size

- Sterling silver = 92.5% pure silver 

 

lacquered presentation box

Limited production run, not numbered

 

PIPE DETAILS

Pipe Material : Briar
Shape : Billiard
Finish : Sandblast
Colour : Black
Mouthpiece : Fishtail
Filter : None

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DIMENSIONS

Pipe Length : 148 mm

Bowl Height : 47  mm

Pipe Width :  42 mm

Chamber Width : 20 mm

Pipe Weight : 64 grams