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Japanese Gilt Tabako-Bon with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay
About the Item
This handled box is a Japanese tabako-bon, or 'tobacco tray,' used to store tobacco and smoking accessories. 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 has a brilliant gold finish painted with trailing vines and serene landscapes. The back is painted with a towering pagoda inlaid with abalone or mother-of-pearl. The tabako-bon would have originally been paired with a small hibachi (hi-ire) for lighting pipes and small container for dumping hot ashes and other waste.
Additional Dimensions:
Box: 8.75"W x 6.25"D x 5.5"H
Drawers: 3.25"W x 5.25"D x 1.5"H.
- Dimensions:Height: 8 in (20.32 cm)Width: 8.75 in (22.23 cm)Depth: 6.25 in (15.88 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:Mid-20th Century
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- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
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