Execeptional Japanese Tobacco Pouch in Ray Skin with a Dragon-Shaped Closure, made of Silver-Plated Bronze. The Pouch hangs from a Chain which is decorated with a Large Ivory Button. A Man's Head is engraved on this Button.
19th
2,2 x 11 x 5 cm
1979
€ 2,400.00
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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. Objets fabriqués avant le 1er mars 1947 et comprenant moins de 20% d'ivoire en volume, non soumis à la réglementation relative à l'interdiction du commerce de l'ivoire d'éléphants (Arrêtés du 16 août 2016 et 4 mai 2017)