Product Overview
Distinctive Japanese Tsuge Tokyo series pipe featuring a deeply textured dark sandblast/rustication on the egg-shaped bowl, natural bamboo shank extension with decorative nodes, and a long slender black vulcanite stem. Stamped “TSUGE TOKYO 503” on the shank.
Tsuge is Japan’s most renowned pipe company, founded in 1936. The Tokyo series draws clear inspiration from Danish artisan design (especially Sixten Ivarsson), combining lightweight proportions, elegant bamboo accents, and excellent smoking characteristics. The 503 is a classic bent egg shape in this line.
Measurements
- Length: 7 in
- Bowl Height: 2.31 in
- Chamber Diameter: 0.73 in
- Chamber Depth: 1.81 in
- Weight: 1.5 oz
- Filter: None
Condition: Good estate condition. Chamber shows use with residual cake (easily cleaned). Exterior texture is crisp. Bamboo and stem are solid with a good fit. Some rim darkening consistent with use. A classic Tsuge bamboo piece ready for a light refresh or continued enjoyment.
Lightweight, well-balanced, and full of character — ideal for collectors of Japanese pipes or fans of bamboo-accented designs.
Ships carefully packed. Stand not included.
