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