{"product_id":"abi-natur-standing-figure-1044","title":"Abi Natur Standing  Figure Deux # 1043","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAbi's Raindrop\/Teardrop  shows the influence of \u003cspan\u003eConstantin Brâncuși a Romanian sculptor, painter who lived in France, and is one of the most prominent sculptors of the 20th century, a key initiator of modernism. Guggenheim \u0026amp; MOMA have his work. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnusually for a sculptor he often worked it wood. So to compare Abi's work to his gives one a clear sense how a pipe can also be a sculpture. As this one definitely is. One of the most interesting pieces - not just as a  pipe - I have seen in long time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen you look at this pipe, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003esculpture, carefully, the fusion of five different shapes, is seen. Look at it's profile  and the base teardrop shape comes forth, the first standing one, fusing with the  Cavalier, to achieve such, then a Japanese delicate leaf type back that flows over the top, an egg shaped bowl bottom, and a touch of plateau on the rim. It has superb flame grain on the front sides, upper back, with tight  birdseye on the bottom back. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA testament to Abi's skill in pipe shaping and reading the wood. All the elements work together to make this an absolutely unique expression of what a pipe can be. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew pipe makers attempt high shanked pipes because it is hard to get the drilling right. In most cases the air hole comes in a bit high. And as a collector, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eif it talks to you, you accept it. Kent Rasmussen studied the Raindrop's I had at Chicago, years ago. He took two to Teddy Knudsen, when he came back, he said \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e...'a hard to pipe to drill properly'.... \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the 1st one I have ever seen with the drilling as near perfect as can be. I have had over 450 of variations of this shape since 2001.  It passes a cleaner easily. Perfect sitter. I forgot to mention it is also a stunner.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003eMeasurements \u0026amp; Details:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength: \u003c\/strong\u003e6 1\/2\"\/ 165 mm (top-bottom)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBowl Height: \u003c\/strong\u003e1 7\/8\"\/ 48 mm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBowl Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  1 1\/4\" \/ 31 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI.B. Dia:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13\/16\" \/ 20 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eO.B. Dia:\u003c\/strong\u003e  2\" \/ 51 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.55 oz \/ 74 gm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStem: \u003c\/strong\u003eVulcanite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilter:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBriar: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eItalian Ligurian \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Montenegro\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"pipes2smoke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50638758183191,"sku":null,"price":598.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/5986\/2073\/files\/AbiStandingFigure-1.jpg?v=1753981974","url":"https:\/\/pipes-2-smoke.myshopify.com\/products\/abi-natur-standing-figure-1044","provider":"Pipes2Smoke","version":"1.0","type":"link"}