Castello: 'Castello' Bent Pot (KKKK) Tobacco Pipe

Neoclassic in its dramatized proportions, this palm-filling bent Pot from Castello boasts stunning line work and shaping, but that's de rigueur for the renowned Italian marque. The broad, round bowl displays the iconic jutting heel associated with the beloved old "55" shape, while the far more slender shank and stem extend outward from a mid-set transition, turning down at the bit. The bowl commands the form's visual weight, the aforementioned shank-and-stem arrangement providing a pleasant balance and supporting role in this fine Sitter. Perhaps what most catches the eye, though, is the stellar grain, with fiery licks of dense flame grain across the bowl, while a craggy rustication covers the heel, transition and shank.