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Rare Japanese Antique (Late 19thc) Bronze/silver Tobacco Pouch/purse Clasp, Noh Dancers
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Rare Japanese Antique (Late 19thc) Bronze/silver Tobacco Pouch/purse Clasp, Noh Dancers

19th century
Sold 12 April 2026 · Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
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Unusual Japanese antique (late 19thc) bronze/silver tobacco pouch/purse fitting, depicting two noh dancers. 6.6cm x 2cm.

Excellent original condition.

Noh dancers (or performers) are specialists in a 14th century Japanese musical drama that combines slow, stylized dance (mai), masked acting, and chanting. Primarily male actors (shite) use highly codified gestures and masks to portray ghosts, deities, or women, with movements focusing on intense emotion through subtle, controlled motions, such as sliding feet without lifting them.

Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Antique Japanese Purse Clasp to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
2cm (0.79")
Width
6.6cm (2.60")
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SA1205653
Dealers Internal Reference
AD1410
Description
Unusual Japanese antique (late 19thc) bronze/silver tobacco pouch/purse fitting, depicting two noh dancers. 6.6cm x 2cm.

Excellent original condition.

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Noh dancers (or performers) are specialists in a 14th century Japanese musical drama that combines slow, stylized dance (mai), masked acting, and chanting.
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

Primarily male actors (shite) use highly codified gestures and masks to portray ghosts, deities, or women, with movements focusing on intense emotion through subtle, controlled motions, such as sliding feet without lifting them.

Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Antique Japanese Purse Clasp to the 19th Century.

Height
2cm (0.79")
Width
6.6cm (2.60")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1205653
Dealers Internal Ref
AD1410
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2021
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A rectangular antique bronze and silver purse clasp featuring detailed relief carvings of figures in motion against a dark textured background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A rectangular antique bronze and silver purse clasp featuring detailed relief carvings of figures in motion against a dark textured background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Rare Japanese Antique (Late 19thc) Bronze/silver Tobacco Pouch/purse Clasp, Noh Dancers

Archive II A rectangular antique bronze and silver purse clasp featuring detailed relief carvings of figures in motion against a dark textured background. View II
Archive III A rectangular antique bronze and silver purse clasp featuring detailed relief carvings of figures in motion against a dark textured background. View III
Archive IV A rectangular antique bronze and silver purse clasp featuring detailed relief carvings of figures in motion against a dark textured background. View IV
Archive V A rectangular antique bronze and silver purse clasp featuring detailed relief carvings of figures in motion against a dark textured background. View V
Archive VI A rectangular antique bronze and silver purse clasp featuring detailed relief carvings of figures in motion against a dark textured background. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular antique bronze and silver purse clasp featuring detailed relief carvings of figures in motion against a dark textured background. View VII
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Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
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United Kingdom
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Items Sold 783
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
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A rectangular antique bronze and silver purse clasp featuring detailed relief carvings of figures in motion against a dark textured background.
Rare Japanese Antique (late 19thC) Bronze/Silver Tobacco Pouch/Purse Clasp, Noh Dancers
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A rectangular antique bronze and silver purse clasp featuring detailed relief carvings of figures in motion against a dark textured background.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectAccessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleMeiji Period
  • MaterialBronze, Silver
  • ColourDark Grey
  • MotifsRelief carving, Figural depiction, Textured ground
  • SizeH 2 cm (1 in) x W 6.6 cm (3 in)

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A tobacco pouch clasp, known as a kanagu, was used to secure traditional Japanese tobacco pouches and purses worn with kimonos during the Edo and Meiji periods.

These pieces were typically forged from mixed metal alloys such as shakudo, shibuichi, bronze, and silver, often enhanced with gold or copper inlays.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-carved detailing, natural patination, and traditional casting techniques characteristic of Japanese metalworkers from the late 19th century.

Small antique metal artefacts can be displayed on specialised stands, mounted in shadow boxes, or styled on a mantelpiece to add historical texture to a room.

Preservation involves keeping the item in a stable, low-humidity environment and dusting gently with a soft cloth while avoiding harsh chemical cleaning agents that remove the aged patina.
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