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Japanese Woven Bamboo Tabako-bon, c. 1900

$480
£365.69
€421.65
CA$671.75
A$750.57
CHF 392.63
MX$9,204.38
NOK 5,017.08
SEK 4,757.52
DKK 3,147.01
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About the Item

This woven basket is actually a Japanese tabako-bon, or 'tobacco tray,' used as a portable hibachi for lighting tobacco pipes. Believed to have evolved from the traditional accessories of Japanese incense ceremony, tabako-bons first came into use in the 17th century and were often beautifully decorated to display one's wealth and status. This tabako-bon is woven of smoked bamboo and features a ceramic hibachi and a bamboo container for holding ash and waste. Additional Dimensions: Diameter of Main Basket: 5.25" Diameter of Side Basket: 2.75" Bamboo Container: 1.5"Diameter x 4.75"Height Hardwood Lid: 1.75"Diameter x 0.25"Height.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9 in (22.86 cm)Width: 8 in (20.32 cm)Depth: 5.25 in (13.34 cm)
  • Style:
    Meiji (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bamboo,Ceramic,Hand-Woven
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Ceramic hibachi interior has significant cracks with antique repairs.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CANT0031stDibs: LU820028372382

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