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Antique Japanese Burl Tobako Bon Scholar
s Object
$900
£684.77
€788.99
CA$1,277.72
A$1,370.76
CHF 735.25
MX$16,503.80
NOK 9,268.68
SEK 8,451.75
DKK 5,894.83
About the Item
A antique Japanese scholar’s object made out of a solid burl wood trunk section having an added bottom with beautiful surface texture and dark Honey mottled patina. Originally designed to hold smoking implements of traditional ‘Tabako bon’ set: hi’ire – container for lit charcoal and haifuki – tall container or a piece of bamboo for used tobacco ash. Could be also used for calligraphy brush pots or as a display stand for other scholar’s objects. Apocryphal Chinese four-character. Very fine asymmetrical form with an enhancing timeworn hand.
Dimensions: 10.5” wide by 8.25” deep by 5.85” high.
Condition: Please see detail photos. There are various and expected signs of age and use including a well worn interior, stable age splits and a very worn attached base with pitting, losses and old worming mentioned for accuracy as the presentation is classic Japanese Country. .
- Dimensions:Height: 5.85 in (14.86 cm)Width: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)Depth: 8.25 in (20.96 cm)
- Style:Edo (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:Late 19th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
- Seller Location:Bridgeport, CT
- Reference Number:Seller: 4398121stDibs: LU1755243616222

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