Just like Yuuko herself, this was one contrary prop. It absolutely refused to photograph properly. I finally got some good shots on the third try.
The stem is wood with a faux grain finish. The mouthpiece and bowl are sculpted from clay and finished with gold and silver leaf.
I chose a clay made from volcanic ash specifically so the bowl would be resistant to heat. A smidge of incense can be placed in it and lit, which gives great ambiance. ;) Alas, it didn't photo...
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