Misc. Estates: Doctor's Sandblasted Bent Egg with Bamboo and Boxwood (Flash) Tobacco Pipe

Roman Kovalev, the Russian artisan behind Doctor's Pipes, brings a diverse background to his craft—having worked as a distiller, race car driver, and pediatric neurologist, the latter inspiring the name 'Doctor's Pipes.' Known for his playful, whimsical approach, Kovalev's portfolio spans from traditional pieces to eccentric designs, often featuring unorthodox accents and silhouettes influenced by the Japanese school of design. His motto, "Life is filled with smoke and friends," perfectly embodies the spirit of his work. Proudly showcasing Doctor's penchant for organic designs, this bent Egg features a shank extended by a flaring stretch of bamboo that immediately draws the eye to the junction. The bowl is almost spherical in profile, towering over the composition and housing a respectable tobacco chamber. The bowl's rounded profile contours naturally to the hand, and along with the stummel's intricate sandblast, it provides a wealth of tactile detail to enjoy while smoking. Said sandblast highlights waves of growth rings throughout the bowl's flanks, matching well the similar grain seen in the bamboo placed along the shank. The overall color palette is warm, brightened further by two boxwood accents inlaid in the bamboo to mimic the look of knuckles.