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A Set of Lacquer Kiseruzutsu, Tabako-ire, and Kiseru, Signed Sesshin, Meiji Era

$3,750
£2,832.99
€3,248.82
CA$5,232.41
A$5,694.47
CHF 3,018.63
MX$68,508.81
NOK 38,285.96
SEK 35,028.97
DKK 24,271.16

About the Item

A fine set of a lacquer kiseruzutsu (pipe case), tabako-ire (tobacco pouch), and kiseru (pipe), signed on both the Pipe and Pipe Case. Decorated with a sake gourd suspended from a maple tree in iro-e takamaki-e, signed in gold lacquer Sesshin, the brocade tabako-ire decorated with exotic flowers in green and purple, the silver pouch clasp formed as an egret perched in a river boat; with a hardstone bead ojime, the pipe of bamboo, silver and gold, with relief carved in floral patterns. 8in (20.3cm) high
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8 in (20.32 cm)Width: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 19th to Early 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Norton, MA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5848247988832

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