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Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Japanese Tobacco Pouch in giant salamander Skin with a Dragon-Shaped Closure, made of Silver-Plated Bronze, 19th Century
Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Japanese Tobacco Pouch in giant salamander Skin with a Dragon-Shaped Closure, made of Silver-Plated Bronze, 19th Century
Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Japanese Tobacco Pouch in giant salamander Skin with a Dragon-Shaped Closure, made of Silver-Plated Bronze, 19th Century
Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Japanese Tobacco Pouch in giant salamander Skin with a Dragon-Shaped Closure, made of Silver-Plated Bronze, 19th Century
Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Japanese Tobacco Pouch in giant salamander Skin with a Dragon-Shaped Closure, made of Silver-Plated Bronze, 19th Century

Japanese Tobacco Pouch in giant salamander Skin with a Dragon-Shaped Closure, made of Silver-Plated Bronze

19th Century
Giant salamander skin, Ivory
2 x 11 x 5 cm
3/4 x 4 3/8 x 2 in
1979
€ 2,400.00
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The Pouch hangs from a Chain which is decorated with a Large Ivory Button. A Man's Head is engraved on this Button.

This Japanese tobacco pouch dates from the Meiji period (1868-1912). It is crafted in ray skin and is decorated wtih a large clasp (kanemono) depicting a coiled dragon. The silver plated chain is held together by a netsuke. The pouch served as a contemporary fashion accessoire of the wealthy.

La pochette est suspendue à une chaîne ornée d'un gros bouton en ivoire. Une tête d'homme est gravée sur ce bouton.

Cette pochette de tabac japonaise date de l'ère Meiji (1868-1912). Elle est fabriquée en peau de raie et est décorée d'une grande fermoir (kanemono) représentant un dragon enroulé. La chaîne plaquée argent est maintenue par un netsuke gravé d'un visage d'homme. La pochette servait d'accessoire de mode contemporain pour les personnes fortunées.
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Provenance

European private collection
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