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Japanese Lacquer Smoking Box, Tabako Bon, Edo Period, 19th Century

$3,800

£2,885.43

€3,299.70

CA$5,309.15

A$5,904.93

CHF 3,083.37

MX$71,856.78

NOK 39,379.38

SEK 36,930.92

DKK 24,626.96

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A very fine Japanese maki-e lacquer decorated tabako bon, or smoking box, late Edo Period, mid-19th century, Japan. The elegant smoking box of black lacquer decorated with a wonderful gold lacquer takamaki-e design of a gnarled and elegantly twisted plum tree with branches in full bloom. A border of golden cranes in flight to the top. The smoking box, called a tabako bon, is comprised of an open section at the top with inset with two cylindrical metal canisters with pierced metal tops - the larger one acting as a brazier, while the smaller one functions as a match holder. The pierced tops with an intricate openwork foliate design. Three drawers for storing matches and other smoking accessories. A handle for carrying.

Dimensions:

Height: 6.75 in (17.15 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)Depth: 5.25 in (13.34 cm)

Style:

Edo (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Lacquer

Place of Origin:

Japan

Period:

Mid-19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

circa 1850

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. In overall fair to good condition. The back with a horizontal crack. One side also with a horizontal crack. With minor chips and losses throughout. Please see photos.

Seller Location:

Austin, TX

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU894717815472

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