{"product_id":"vtg-meerschuam-hand-carved-conquistador-pipe-by-turkish-master-erdogan-ege","title":"Vtg Meerschuam Hand Carved Conquistador Pipe by Turkish Master Erdoğan Ege","description":"Hand-carved figural meerschaum tobacco pipe depicting a Spanish Conquistador or warrior wearing a historic helmet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKey Characteristics\u003cbr\u003e * Material: It is crafted from meerschaum (sepiolite), a soft, heat-resistant white mineral primarily mined in Eskişehir, Turkey.\u003cbr\u003e * Patina \u0026amp; Coloring: The rich golden-brown coloration near the base and darker highlights on top are a natural result of the porous stone absorbing oils and tars from tobacco smoke over time.\u003cbr\u003e * Origin: Most detailed figural pipes of this style are handmade by artisan master carvers in Turkey.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe signature hand-carved into the side of the shank reads \"Erdoğan\".\u003cbr\u003eThis identifies the piece as the work of the famous Turkish master carver Erdoğan Ege. He is a highly regarded artisan based out of Eskişehir, Turkey, known globally among pipe collectors for carving intricate, high-grade block meerschaum figural and historical character pipes. His signature significantly adds to the collectible value of the piece.","brand":"Erdoğan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49570019180682,"sku":"P2218","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0769\/0312\/1034\/files\/2b987ba7-1dc8-4169-a769-cd5743dc0c81.jpg?v=1781877733","url":"https:\/\/revival-boutique.com\/products\/vtg-meerschuam-hand-carved-conquistador-pipe-by-turkish-master-erdogan-ege","provider":"Revival Boutique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}