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This Japanese tobacco pouch dates from the Meiji period (1868-1912). It is crafted in ray skin and is decorated wtih a large clasp (kanemono) depicting a coiled dragon. The silver plated chain is held together by a netsuke. The pouch served as a contemporary fashion accessoire of the wealthy. Articles manufactured before March 1, 1947 and comprising less than 20% ivory by volume, not subject to the regulations relating to the ban on trade in elephant ivory (Orders of August 16, 2016 and May 4, 2017).
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- Dimensions:Height: 0.87 in (2.2 cm)Width: 4.34 in (11 cm)Depth: 1.97 in (5 cm)
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- Gallery Location:brussel, BE
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