Clay pipe-bowl imported from the Low Countries

This unmarked, clay pipe-bowl was imported from the Low Countries.

One of nine pipe-heads from Caithness, Udney and Cavington

Tobacco reached Scotland from America in the early 17th century. The habit of smoking soon caught on. Tobacco was smoked in clay pipes, which were cheap and disposable. At first, barrel loads of clay pipes were shipped in from the Low Countries.

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Online ID:	000-100-001-567-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.NQ 87
Date:	17th or 18th century
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What:	Pipe, tobacco / head
Subject:	Tobacco pipes, snuff boxes (NMAS Classification)
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Where:	Scotland, Caithness or Udney or Cavington
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