IMPERIAL PAGODA PIPES
PAGODA ARCHITECTURE
Pagoda is the general term for a tiered tower with multiple
eaves common in Nepal, China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, and other parts of
Asia.
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Most pagodas were built to have a religious function and were
often located in or near temples. Therefore, the Pagoda could be described as an
oriental style of sacred tower. This term may refer to other religious
structures in some countries.
The architectural structure of the Pagoda style has spread
across Asia, taking on many diverse forms as details specific to different
regions are incorporated into the overall design. This style can also be found
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JADE GEMSTONES
The term Jade gemstones refers to both the Nephrite and Jadeite
mineral varieties. The English word Jade derived from the Spanish piedra de
ijada (first recorded in 1565) or loin stone, drawn from from its reputation to
cure loin and kidney diseases. Nephrite derived from lapis nephriticus, the
Latin version of the Spanish piedra de ijada.
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In ancient China, Jade was used for utilitarian and ceremonial
purposes as early as 6000 BC and was considered to be the imperial gem and to
possess mystical powers. In the long history of the Chinese empire, Jade had
always held a very special significance, not only for the finest cult objects,
but as furnishings for high-ranking nobility and the imperial family.
Still today, the best quality Jade can easily compare in value
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As both varieties of Jade are very tough (hardness 6 to 7) and
harder than steel, special diamond encrusted tools and techniques are needed to
carve and polish them. Nephrite can be found in creamy white form as well as in
a variety of green colours, whereas Jadeite can have more colour variations
including blue, lavender to mauve, pink and emerald-green colours. Of the two,
Jadeite is the rarer variety.
Whereas Nephrite deposits exist in China and Taiwan, Canada,
Russia, New Zealand, Australia and the USA, Jadeite deposits are found in
Guatemala, the USA, Japan and especially Myanmar (former Burma).
The Jadeite used on this limited edition is Type A Jade, meaning
it is untreated Jade processed using traditional, non-evasive methods (no
artificial colouring, bleaching or chemical injections).
THE THREE LIMITED EDITION
PIPES
‘IMPERIAL PAGODA’
This beautiful pipe shape was inspired by the shape of
traditional oriental Pagoda roofs.
A stand-up Pagoda shape in Group 5 with curved rim top, all
these exceptional pipes feature mouthpieces individually cut from solid
Cumberland rods and bear the famous White Spot.
Fitted with an elegant Jade band set between two fine Sterling
Silver bands or 18ct Gold bands, each pipe is accompanied by a matching
Pagoda-inspired tamper crafted from pure Jade.
The packaging is a prestigious gift presentation box of generous
dimensions, covered in black patent leather and relief-embossed with a Chinese
inspired AD motive.
Furthermore, each set is accompanied by the hardcover book Jade
written by one of the world’s foremost experts on Jade gemstones, Ms. Cecilia
Lam Shiu Ling. Each book is individually signed by the author and has been
integrated in the inside lid of the presentation box.
The three editions are strictly limited to only 100
pieces in Amber Root finish, 100 pieces in Cumberland
finish, and 8 pieces in Root Briar finish, of which the edition
numbers ‘1’ will be kept in the White Spot archive.
The Jade bands on the Amber Root and Cumberland versions are
encapsulated between 2 fine Sterling silver bands, while on the Root version the
Jade bands are made from more expensive and more translucent Jadeite and are
held in place by two delicate 18ct Gold bands.
Each pipe is complemented by its own unique numbered and
hand-signed certificate.
FEATURES BENEFITS
Pagoda Iconic architectural style of oriental
buildings
Pagoda shape New White Spot shape - Very
comfortable to hold - Flat bottom makes it a very user-friendly stand-up pipe
3 Finishes Amber Root, Cumberland, and Root
Briar - allowing to satisfy different preferences and price levels
Cumberland mouthpiece Traditional taper
mouthpiece individually cut, shaped, finished and fitted from rough rod
Cumberland for each single pipe
Size Gr. 5 - good large size
Jade Jade is the general term for the gemstone
that can be either from Nephrite or the rarer Jadeite variety. On these limited
editions the rarer Jadeite variety has been used. It is
Type A Jade quality, meaning it is untreated Jade processed using
traditional, non-evasive methods (no artificial colouring, bleaching or chemical
injections).
Jade bands Jadeite & Sterling Silver bands
on the Amber Root and Cumberland versions; a more precious Jadeite & 18ct
Gold bands on the Root Briar version.
Jade tamper Pagoda shape. Jadeite for the Amber
Root and Cumberland versions and a more precious Jadeite for the Root Briar
version
Gift presentation case Magnificent,
black-marbeled patent leather bound presentation box of generous dimensions,
relief-embossed with red AD logo. A high-status gift presentation.
Limited Edition Exclusive & collectable –
Amber Root - only 100 pices worldwide Cumberland - only 100 pieces worldwide
Root Briar - only 8 pieces worldwide
Certificate Individually numbered and
hand-signed
Copyright © 2008 by TECON GmbH
mit freundlicher Unterstützung von Alfred Dunhill LTD. London |
