Description
A black lacquered kiseru (tobacco pipe) case and leather pouch -Japan – Late 19th/early 20th century
Pouch
Size = 75mm×132mm
Weight = 69ｇ
The leather is slightly faded, but there is no conspicuous dirt.
Kiseru case
Size = 229mm
Weight = 46ｇ
There are fine scratches, but there are no conspicuous scratches
A kicell means tobacco pipe in ancient.
Copper catch designed of Momotaro is attached by craftsmen.
Ojime made of agate is attached.
Ojime are a type of bead which originated in Japan.
They were worn between the inrō and netsuke and are typically under an inch in length. Each is carved into a particular shape and image, similar to the netsuke, though smaller.
