{"product_id":"soviet-porcelain-pipe-souvenir-floral","title":"Soviet Porcelain Pipe Souvenir, Folk Floral Painting, Hanging Chain USSR","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Soviet porcelain pipe souvenir is a decorative pipe painted in the style of Russian folk art, with red, black and gold flowers. It comes with its original metal hanging chain, so it can be displayed on a wall or hung as an ornament. It is a souvenir item only and is not made for smoking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eItem Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decorative souvenir pipe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glazed porcelain with gold-tone gilding on the rim and stem joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-painted floral pattern in Russian folk style, red, black and gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHanging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original metal chain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soviet period, likely 1970s or 1980s according to the seller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e USSR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsed, in excellent vintage condition. There are no chips, cracks or restorations, and the gilding is well preserved with only minimal wear. The pipe is decorative and is not designed or intended for actual smoking. See the photos for its size and finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePainted porcelain souvenirs like this were sold as folk-style keepsakes in the Soviet era. The floral design is typical of folk decoration, and the hanging chain makes it easy to show off. It is a small, colorful addition to a shelf or wall of Soviet souvenirs and porcelain pieces. It can also be hung on a Christmas tree or placed in a display case with other painted porcelain and folk souvenirs. Remember that the pipe is for decoration only, so it is best kept away from heat and handled gently by its chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarefully packed and shipped worldwide from Ukraine with a tracking number. Delivery to the USA typically takes 2–4 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soviet Vintage Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67681918615701,"sku":"EBAY-406881528014","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/0500\/3413\/files\/soviet-porcelain-pipe-souvenir-floral-1.jpg?v=1791721667","url":"https:\/\/sovietvintagestore.com\/products\/soviet-porcelain-pipe-souvenir-floral","provider":"Soviet Vintage Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}