Ardor: Meteora Fantasy Bent Bulldog Tobacco Pipe

Ardor's Fantasy series comprises standard shapes rendered in the Italian marque's more whimsical style. This bent Bulldog is one such reimagining of the shape chart standard, with a broad, shallow bowl and slim taper at the rim, the common features of the shape present here in a squat variation. The heel sweeps back into a triangular shank with a flat bottom and softly rounded apex, accented with a pale material at the junction to a matching stem with a silver band. Ardor's signature Meteora finish pairs smooth-polished channels with rusticated panels for a truly eye-catching presentation, the dressing taking its inspiration from one of the largest Eastern Orthodox monastery complexes in Greece that is built on sandstone pillars. This piece showcases a naturally-stained variant of the finish, matching well with the pale shank end accent while the stem's black acrylic and silver fitment provide contrast.