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Japanese Connoisseurs Collection Fine Antique Smoking Pipes Kiseru

$1,440per set
$7,500per set80% Off
£1,081.77per set
£5,634.21per set80% Off
€1,247.45per set
€6,497.16per set80% Off
CA$1,998.19per set
CA$10,407.23per set80% Off
A$2,220.43per set
A$11,564.73per set80% Off
CHF 1,163.53per set
CHF 6,060.04per set80% Off
MX$27,229.59per set
MX$141,820.76per set80% Off
NOK 14,840.12per set
NOK 77,292.27per set80% Off
SEK 13,961.04per set
SEK 72,713.73per set80% Off
DKK 9,310.47per set
DKK 48,492.04per set80% Off
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Rare one-of-a-kind collection Japanese Connoisseurs Collection of Five (5) Fine Antique Smoking Pipes, Kiseru. You dont need to be a connoisseur to love this collection, because we believe you'll enjoy this one-of-a-kind kiseru collection for years to come. Kiseru is a Japanese smoking pipe traditionally used for smoking kizami, a finely shredded tobacco product. Collected over a period of many years and coming from several old collections, this one-of-a-kind collection of five (5) Japanese kiseru smoking pipes were hand crafted during the 19th to early 20th centuries by expert Meiji period samurai craftsmen. They all were designed and hand crafted in a variety of fine materials including sterling silver, gold plate, pewter, copper, and bamboo. They have a fine original patina from appropriate age and fortmer use. We will include the plush black velvet presentation box photographed which will enable yoiu to proudly display your collection.. Included from top to bottom: 1 Longest pipe, copper and bamboo, three sections, 13 inches in length 2 Dragon pipe, pewter and bamboo, three sections, 10.25 inches in length 3 Shi shi or puppies pipe, silver, gold plate, and bamboo, three sections, 7.75 inches in length 4 Bird and Crescent pipe, silver plate, copper, and bamboo, 7.75 inches inlength 5 Maple Leaves, sterling silver , 6 inchews in length They have been well used yet well loved and along with their warm aged patina, remain in functionally fine condition. The last picture shows a wood block print from the early 1800s of a geisha holding a kiseru . About Connoisseurship A connoisseur is a person who has an appreciation and knowledge for fine arts, cuisine, wine, and other gourmet products. But worth repeating, you dont need to be a connoissuer to love this collection, because we believe you'll enjoy this one-of-a-kind kiseru collection for years to come. Lifetime guarantee of authenticity.

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