Lot 37
A Fine Sagemono, Japanese Tobacco Pouch, Tabako-ire, Meiji Period
Lot 37 Details
A Fine Sagemono, Japanese Tobacco Pouch, Tabako-ire, Meiji Period
明治時代 日本煙草袋
Delicately embroidered with silk threads, the exterior depicting elegant cranes in flight, and with Mount Fuji beneath the flap, the interior lined with olive green leather painted with dragons, and fitted with an inner money pouch secured by an ivory and leather band closure. All hardware including that of the interior is finely crafted of silver, the exterior clasp rendered as Mount Fuji surrounded by a dragon amidst swirling waves. The shibayama-inlaid kagamibuta of rare quality, embellished with a lilac and white chrysanthemum, each exquisitely carved of mother of pearl, surrounded by delicate leaves
pouch 3.5" x 5.2" — 8.8 x 13.2 cm.
Estimate $600-$800