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19th C Japanese Tobacco Pouch in Giant Salamander Skin.

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19th C Japanese Tobacco Pouch in Giant Salamander Skin. - Asian Works of Art Style

Ref : 110884

2 400 €

Period :: 19th century
Provenance :: Japan
Medium :: Leather,silver,ivory
Dimensions :: l. 4.33 inch X H. 1.97 inch X P. -4.72 inch

Asian Works of Art - 19th C Japanese Tobacco Pouch in Giant Salamander Skin.

19th century - 19th C Japanese Tobacco Pouch in Giant Salamander Skin.

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19th C Japanese Tobacco Pouch in Giant Salamander Skin.

Japanese tobacco pouch from the Meiji era (1868-1912). It is crafted from the skin of the giant salamander (Andrias japonicus) and is adorned with a large ornamental closure (kanemono) depicting a coiled dragon. The silver-plated chain is held together by a netsuke engraved with a male face. The pouch served as a contemporary fashion accessory.
Cites 2023 certificate for the ivory.

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19th century