Japanese Tabako-Bon High Sided Tray with Imperial Mon, Meiji Period, Japan

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Japanese Tabako-Bon High Sided Tray with Imperial Mon, Meiji Period, Japan

Price:$2,400

$3,200List Price

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An attractive Japanese maki-e lacquer high sided carrying tray for smoking implements, tabako-bon, Meiji Period, mid to late 19th century, Japan. The elegant lacquer tabako-bon tray of overall square shape, with rounded and indented corners, and high, slightly rounded and tapered sides. The tall lip of the tray separated by a raised border, and decorated with cutouts in the shape of stylized pine bark, known as matsukawa bishi. This pattern is thought to ward off evil. A copper rim tops the lip. The tray raised on four recessed bracket feet. The tray decorated all over - sides, interior, underside - in maki-e lacquer. The interior and underside of quiet and subtle nashiji, sprinkled gold dust said to resemble the skin of a pear. The exterior of the tray features a repeating design of three alternating crests, mon, against a much denser nashiji ground. One mon is the sixteen petal chrysanthemum, the symbol is the Imperial Seal of Japan, and used exclusively by the Emperor of Japan and the Imperial Family. Related to the Imperial Seal is another mon, also featuring the sixteen petal chrysanthemum, but with three layers of petals, as opposed to the two layers used in the Imperial Seal. The last mon is comprised of stylized paulownia leaves with flowers above arranged in a 5-7-5 pattern, known as the go-shichi no kiri. This symbol was originally the emblem of the powerful Toyotomi clan, but is now used as the Government Seal of Japan. The act of pipe smoking, using finely shredded tobacco called kizami, was introduced to Japan by the Portuguese in the 16th century. Because of the rarity and expense of the imported tobacco, it was reserved for the nobility and wealthy merchants. Much like tea and incense, tobacco use was associated with formalized hospitality, and became ritualized, with specific tools and rules. The tabako-bon, a tray for carrying smoking implements, was one of the tools integral to the ceremony.

Dimensions:
Height: 4.38 in (11.13 cm)Width: 8.25 in (20.96 cm)Depth: 8.25 in (20.96 cm)
Style:
Meiji (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Copper,Lacquer,Hand-Crafted,Hand-Painted
Period:
Late 19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
Late 19th century
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. With one large scratch, as seen in photos. Some slight lacquer bruising to the corners. The copper rim with a dark patina and some small dents. The underside with green felt pads to the feet.
Seller Location:
Austin, TX
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU894733795802

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