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Antique Japanese Burl Tobako Bon Scholar's Object

$900
£682.90
€780.83
CA$1,257.06
A$1,397.68
CHF 729.79
MX$17,013.11
NOK 9,311.79
SEK 8,724.70
DKK 5,827.51
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About the Item

A antique Japanese scholar’s object made out of a solid burl wood trunk section having an added bottom with beautiful surface texture and dark Honey mottled patina. Originally designed to hold smoking implements of traditional ‘Tabako bon’ set: hi’ire – container for lit charcoal and haifuki – tall container or a piece of bamboo for used tobacco ash. Could be also used for calligraphy brush pots or as a display stand for other scholar’s objects. Apocryphal Chinese four-character. Very fine asymmetrical form with an enhancing timeworn hand. Dimensions: 10.5” wide by 8.25” deep by 5.85” high. Condition: Please see detail photos. There are various and expected signs of age and use including a well worn interior, stable age splits and a very worn attached base with pitting, losses and old worming mentioned for accuracy as the presentation is classic Japanese Country. .
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.85 in (14.86 cm)Width: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)Depth: 8.25 in (20.96 cm)
  • Style:
    Edo (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    Bridgeport, CT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 4398121stDibs: LU1755243616222

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