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Japanese Kiseru Tobacco Pipe & Case, c. 1900

$480

£356.42

€418.60

CA$667.81

A$747.69

CHF 392.04

MX$9,238.12

NOK 4,939.90

SEK 4,663.06

DKK 3,123.30

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This elegant pipe of white brass and bamboo dates to early 20th century Japan and was used for smoking finely shredded tobacco (kizami-tabako). Known as a rao-kiseru, these short smoking pipes were comprised of hollow lengths of thin bamboo secured to a brass mouthpiece and brass bowl. A fantastic collector's item, the slender pipe is paired with a two-part carrying case of bamboo and lacquered birch bark, marked by small tree knots and crackled wear. Additional Dimensions: Pipe: 7.5"W x 0.75"D x 0.5"H Case: 9"W x 1.25"D x 0.75"H

Dimensions:

Height: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)Depth: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)

Style:

Meiji (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Bamboo,Brass,Wood

Place of Origin:

Japan

Period:

Early 20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

Early 20th Century

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

Chicago, IL

Reference Number:

Seller: CLBR0251stDibs: LU820044986072

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