Cheap clay pipe

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During a visit to Colonial WIlliamsburg I picked up one of their reproduction clay pipes. It's about a foot long with a small diameter, yet deep bowl. I think most people buy them for decoration but I gave it a smoke. I am surprised how much I enjoyed it. I had to hold it by the stem as the bowl got real hot but the tobacco flavor seemed pure. I'm no expert but the flavors seemed amplified maybe?

Anybody else have any experience with these pipes?