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Japanese Connoisseurs Fine Antique Inlaid Mother Of Pearl Smoking Tansu, 19thc.

Japanese Connoisseurs Fine Antique Inlaid Mother Of Pearl Smoking Tansu, 19thc.

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Japanese Connoisseurs Fine Antique Inlaid Mother Of Pearl Smoking Tansu, 19thc.

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Rare one-of-a-kind Japanese Antique Portable Inlaid with mother of pearl -in classic Japanese raden technique- smoking Tansu with a Kiseru pipe, 19th century You dont need to be a connoisseur to love this superb tansu, because we believe you'll enjoy this one-of-a-kind cabinet for years to come. Kiseru is a Japanese smoking pipe traditionally used for smoking kizami, a finely shredded tobacco product and this tobako bon is top shelf. Collected in Japan and coming from an old collection, this one-of-a-kind kiseru three drawer smoking tansu features a hand crafted wooden frame meticulously inlaid “raden technique- with mother of pearl - making a spectacular display- by expert Meiji period samurai craftsmen. Both round bronze inserted vessels were designed and hand crafted to accomodate pipe and tobacco storage. They have a fine original dark brown patina from appropriate age and former use. Dimensions: 9.5 inches high to top of handle and 9.5 inches wide We will include an antique 10 inch kiseru pipe as shown. This tansu has been well used yet well loved and along with it's warm aged patina, remains in functionally fine condition. 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 tansu, because we believe you'll enjoy this one-of-a-kind treasure for years to come. Raden Technique Raden (螺鈿) is a Japanese term for one of the decorative techniques used in traditional crafts and woodwork. It refers to inserting cut out parts of the mother of pearl inside the shell, into carved surfaces of lacquer or wood. The kanji for ra (螺) means 'shell' and den (鈿) means 'inlaid'. Raden is a term used only for the technique or work of inlaying thin layers of pearl shells. Lifetime guarantee of authenticity.

Dimensions:
Height: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Width: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Depth: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 5
Style:
Meiji (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Bronze,Copper,Wood,Hand-Crafted,Inlay
Place of Origin:
Japan
Period:
19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
19th Century
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
South Burlington, VT
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1289232563342

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