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PUZZLE PIPE

PUZZLE PIPE
 19th century

Medium
Narrow tube with 4 opaque white spirals, tube twisted into complicated design, 3 glass chains joined

Measurements
L.20"

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Bequest of Arthur Allen, 1968

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Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Accession Number
1843-D5

Department
International Decorative Arts

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