Description
A kiseru (tobacco pipe) case and leather pouch and agate ojime – Japan – Early 20th century
Pouch
Size = 70mm×126mm
Weight = 69ｇ
Kiseru case
Size = 207mm
Weight = 46ｇ
A kiseru means tobacco pipe in ancient.
There are copper catch 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.
※There are some tobacco sludge left inside
Please have a look at the photos for a better impression.
