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Exquisite Japanese Edo (Mid 19thc) Tooled Leather Tobacco Pouch with Gold/silver Inlaid Clasp
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
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Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

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Exquisite Japanese Edo (Mid 19thc) Tooled Leather Tobacco Pouch with Gold/silver Inlaid Clasp

19th century
Description

Superb Japanese Edo (mid 19thC) tooled leather tobacco pouch with gold/silver clasp depicting samurai warriors. 14cm x 9cm.

Metalwork is excellent, pouch is well worn but intact. A rare item.

Physical Dimensions
Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Edo Period Tobacco Pouch to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1205672
Dealers Internal Reference
AD1435
Description
Superb Japanese Edo (mid 19thC) tooled leather tobacco pouch with gold/silver clasp depicting samurai warriors. 14cm x 9cm.

Metalwork is excellent, pouch is well worn but intact. A rare item.

Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Edo Period Tobacco Pouch to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1205672
Dealers Internal Ref
AD1435
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2021
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A rectangular dark brown tooled leather pouch featuring a metallic clasp decorated with embossed samurai figures on horseback in gold and silver.
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Archive I A rectangular dark brown tooled leather pouch featuring a metallic clasp decorated with embossed samurai figures on horseback in gold and silver.

Exquisite Japanese Edo (mid 19thC) Tooled Leather Tobacco Pouch with Gold/Silver Inlaid Clasp

Archive II A rectangular dark brown tooled leather pouch featuring a metallic clasp decorated with embossed samurai figures on horseback in gold and silver. View II
Archive III A rectangular dark brown tooled leather pouch featuring a metallic clasp decorated with embossed samurai figures on horseback in gold and silver. View III
Archive IV A rectangular dark brown tooled leather pouch featuring a metallic clasp decorated with embossed samurai figures on horseback in gold and silver. View IV
Archive V A rectangular dark brown tooled leather pouch featuring a metallic clasp decorated with embossed samurai figures on horseback in gold and silver. View V
Archive VI A rectangular dark brown tooled leather pouch featuring a metallic clasp decorated with embossed samurai figures on horseback in gold and silver. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular dark brown tooled leather pouch featuring a metallic clasp decorated with embossed samurai figures on horseback in gold and silver. View VII
Archive VIII A rectangular dark brown tooled leather pouch featuring a metallic clasp decorated with embossed samurai figures on horseback in gold and silver. View VIII
Archive IX A rectangular dark brown tooled leather pouch featuring a metallic clasp decorated with embossed samurai figures on horseback in gold and silver. View IX
Archive X A rectangular dark brown tooled leather pouch featuring a metallic clasp decorated with embossed samurai figures on horseback in gold and silver. View X
Archive XI A rectangular dark brown tooled leather pouch featuring a metallic clasp decorated with embossed samurai figures on horseback in gold and silver. View XI
Archive XII A rectangular dark brown tooled leather pouch featuring a metallic clasp decorated with embossed samurai figures on horseback in gold and silver. View XII
Archive XIII A rectangular dark brown tooled leather pouch featuring a metallic clasp decorated with embossed samurai figures on horseback in gold and silver. View XIII
Archive XIV A rectangular dark brown tooled leather pouch featuring a metallic clasp decorated with embossed samurai figures on horseback in gold and silver. View XIV
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Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
Telephone 07975 614592
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Somerset
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/antikdragon
Verified Since Oct 2021
Items For Sale 48
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Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
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A rectangular dark brown tooled leather pouch featuring a metallic clasp decorated with embossed samurai figures on horseback in gold and silver.
Exquisite Japanese Edo (mid 19thC) Tooled Leather Tobacco Pouch with Gold/Silver Inlaid Clasp
Ref: SA1205672
A rectangular dark brown tooled leather pouch featuring a metallic clasp decorated with embossed samurai figures on horseback in gold and silver.
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A tabako-ire is a traditional Japanese pouch created during the Edo period to store tobacco and related smoking pipes. These pouches were suspended from an obi sash as functional personal accessories and symbols of status.

These items were crafted using tooled or textured leather, woven textiles, and metal fittings. The clasps, known as mae-kanagu, were often decorated using copper alloys, gold, and silver inlays.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-carved or hand-cast metal fittings depicting classic folklore or military themes, natural surface wear on the leather, and traditional Japanese metalworking techniques such as shakudo or gilt inlay.

An antique tobacco pouch can be displayed inside a glass cabinet, placed on a contemporary display stand on a bookshelf, or mounted in a shadow-box frame to create an artistic focal point.

Keep the object in a climate-controlled room away from direct sunlight to prevent the leather from cracking. Avoid using harsh chemical polishes on the metal clasp, as preserving the historical oxidation and patina is essential.
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