Antique Chinese Brass Water Pipe Engraved Floral Bird Motif Maker Marks Qing

Antique late-19th to early-20th century Chinese brass water pipe for smoking tobacco, sold as a collectible. Hand-engraved body with floral, bird, and vase motifs plus Chinese characters. Stamped maker's marks on the base and inside the tobacco lid. Complete with curved stem, bowl tube, lidded tobacco compartment, and cleaning pick. Heavy original patina with tarnish and verdigris spots from age — see photos for exact condition. Structurally sound, no cracks. Approx. 10-11 in tall (estimated from photos).