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Recently I stumbled upon these beautiful Chinese dragon smoking pipes on Etsy. Each one is unique, intricate and would make an excellent addition to a collection of conversation-piece pipes.

Chinese Dragon Smoking Pipes

A majestic dragon holding a bowl of your favorite flowers, while you spark it up and hit it from the tail. These pipes are definitely a labor of love, with intricate detail. These pipes are not meant to by used as your utility pipe, these are showpieces.

As much as I was struck by the piece, I found myself wondering why dragons were associated with China. Wikipedia to the rescue! The dragon has deep significance to Chinese culture, having been the symbol of the Zhou, Qin, and Qing Dynasties (Wikipedia). This fact carries forward today when the dragon is a revered creature referenced often in Chinese culture as a symbol of strength and power. Many western cultures associate the dragon with China.

These pipes are brought to us by PipeMania on Etsy. Here’s what the shop has to say:

Here we have 4 different types of Chinese Dragon Smoking Pipes. All of these are 8 – 9″ long and each has its own beauty. There is a lot of work that goes into one of these Dragon pipes and they are still very delicate. Only recommended for careful use. Make a great conversation piece. Long pipe makes a great smooth smoke.

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