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Lovely Japanese Meiji (19thc) Smoking Ensemble of Silk Tobacco Pouch, Pipecase & Ojime
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
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Lovely Japanese Meiji (19thc) Smoking Ensemble of Silk Tobacco Pouch, Pipecase & Ojime

19th century
Description

Nice Japanese Meiji (late 19thC) tobacco pouch (tabako-ire), pipecase (kiseruzutsu) and ojime. The bamboo red Murakami lacquerware (Murakami Kibori Tsuishu) pipecase is decorated with an incised floral design, while the silk brocade tobacco pouch (lined in soft leather) has a mixed metal floral clasp (mae-kanagu). There is also a carved ojime. The pipecase measures 20.5cm x 3cm, the pouch 12cm x 6.5cm.

Excellent condition and patina.

Physical Dimensions
Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Japanese Meiji Smoking Ensemble to the 19th Century.

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SA1224573
Dealers Internal Reference
AD747
Description
Nice Japanese Meiji (late 19thC) tobacco pouch (tabako-ire), pipecase (kiseruzutsu) and ojime. The bamboo red Murakami lacquerware (Murakami Kibori Tsuishu) pipecase is decorated with an incised floral design, while the silk brocade tobacco pouch (lined in soft leather) has a mixed metal floral clasp (mae-kanagu). There is also a carved ojime. The pipecase measures 20.5cm x 3cm, the pouch 12cm x 6.5cm.

Excellent condition and patina.

Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Japanese Meiji Smoking Ensemble to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1224573
Dealers Internal Ref
AD747
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2021
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A Japanese Meiji period smoking ensemble featuring a dark woven silk tobacco pouch with a metal clasp beside a carved dark red-brown pipe case connected by a cord with an ojime bead.
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Archive I A Japanese Meiji period smoking ensemble featuring a dark woven silk tobacco pouch with a metal clasp beside a carved dark red-brown pipe case connected by a cord with an ojime bead.

Lovely Japanese Meiji (19thc) Smoking Ensemble of Silk Tobacco Pouch, Pipecase & Ojime

Archive II A Japanese Meiji period smoking ensemble featuring a dark woven silk tobacco pouch with a metal clasp beside a carved dark red-brown pipe case connected by a cord with an ojime bead. View II
Archive III A Japanese Meiji period smoking ensemble featuring a dark woven silk tobacco pouch with a metal clasp beside a carved dark red-brown pipe case connected by a cord with an ojime bead. View III
Archive IV A Japanese Meiji period smoking ensemble featuring a dark woven silk tobacco pouch with a metal clasp beside a carved dark red-brown pipe case connected by a cord with an ojime bead. View IV
Archive V A Japanese Meiji period smoking ensemble featuring a dark woven silk tobacco pouch with a metal clasp beside a carved dark red-brown pipe case connected by a cord with an ojime bead. View V
Archive VI A Japanese Meiji period smoking ensemble featuring a dark woven silk tobacco pouch with a metal clasp beside a carved dark red-brown pipe case connected by a cord with an ojime bead. View VI
Archive VII A Japanese Meiji period smoking ensemble featuring a dark woven silk tobacco pouch with a metal clasp beside a carved dark red-brown pipe case connected by a cord with an ojime bead. View VII
Archive VIII A Japanese Meiji period smoking ensemble featuring a dark woven silk tobacco pouch with a metal clasp beside a carved dark red-brown pipe case connected by a cord with an ojime bead. View VIII
Archive IX A Japanese Meiji period smoking ensemble featuring a dark woven silk tobacco pouch with a metal clasp beside a carved dark red-brown pipe case connected by a cord with an ojime bead. View IX
Archive X A Japanese Meiji period smoking ensemble featuring a dark woven silk tobacco pouch with a metal clasp beside a carved dark red-brown pipe case connected by a cord with an ojime bead. View X
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Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
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A Japanese Meiji period smoking ensemble featuring a dark woven silk tobacco pouch with a metal clasp beside a carved dark red-brown pipe case connected by a cord with an ojime bead.
Lovely Japanese Meiji (19thC) Smoking Ensemble of Silk Tobacco Pouch, Pipecase & Ojime
Ref: SA1224573
A Japanese Meiji period smoking ensemble featuring a dark woven silk tobacco pouch with a metal clasp beside a carved dark red-brown pipe case connected by a cord with an ojime bead.
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A Meiji period smoking ensemble, or tabako-ire set, traditionally comprises a fabric or leather pouch for tobacco, a carved pipe case (kiseruzutsu) for holding a pipe, and a cord fitted with an ojime bead to secure the components together. Popularised in Japan during the Edo and Meiji eras, these portable accessories served practical functions while acting as personal displays of status and craftsmanship.

These ensembles were crafted using a combination of fine textiles such as woven silk, embossed leather, and brocade for the pouch, alongside carved wood, bamboo, bone, or lacquer for the pipe case. Metalwork clasps (kanemono) and carved ojime beads made of metal, stone, or organic materials were also key structural and decorative components.

Authentic Meiji period pieces display signs of hand craftsmanship, including fine hand-stitching on textiles, relief carving on the pipe case, and detailed metalwork on the pouch clasp. Look for natural age-related patina on the carved surfaces and historical wear around cord attachment points rather than uniform machine production.

An antique smoking ensemble can be displayed inside a glass shadow box or presented on a minimalist wooden tray on a bookshelf or desk. Displaying the piece alongside contemporary ceramics or monochromatic artwork highlights the intricate textures and historical craftsmanship of the ensemble.

Keep the set away from direct sunlight, excess humidity, and direct heat sources to prevent silk fading, wood warping, or lacquer damage. Gently dust the carved surfaces with a dry, soft-bristle brush, avoiding liquid cleaners or chemical polishes on the textiles and patinated metalwork.
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