Pijp 1700 - 1740

This is a 18th-century pipe from the Netherlands, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. The long, slender pipe is made of wood and decorated with delicate gold leaf designs of stylized floral motifs. The pipe is accompanied by a wooden case with an intricate hinged lid. These objects were part of a traditional Dutch practice of smoking, a popular pastime in the 17th and 18th centuries. The ornate details of the pipe and case highlight the craftsmanship and aesthetic sensibilities of the time.