A pipe made from wood and horn. The stem is made up of small sections of wood, which are joined together to add flexibility. The wide end of the stem has a protrusion which has chipped away slightly. There are also two small circular sockets made of either bone or ivory. The mouthpiece is made of notched horn. There is a metal wire attached to this object, possibly part of the display mount.
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