As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this unusual Meiji period 1868-1912 , circa 1880 , mixed media Tonkotsu ( Tobacco container ) , the main body of the container is formed from the most gorgeous mellow Honey coloured cut of Ivory carved with Bamboo shoots and a reeded collar , one side of the container is decorated with an applied finely lacquered Cicada with the reverse similarly decorated this time with a Snail amidst Grasses , the hardwood lid fits a treat and is also decorated in similar fashion, this time with an applied lacquer Cricket, as well as turned Ivory eyelets, the lid held in place with a Coral Ojime bead sliding upon the purple cord through these eyelets , the inside of the lid bears a collectors label which suggests this item has been part of the Dennis collection , a simply fascinating and high quality Tonkotsu that would seriously enhance your Smoking related or Japanese Works of art collection .
Condition Report :
Superb condition throughout
Approximate sizes :
Height : 2.25" 5.5 cm
Width : 2.25" 5.5 cm
Depth : 1.6" 4.0 cm
Free worldwide shipping and a certificate of authenticity are included in the price of this item , buyers outside the Eu are responsible for the costs of any licences that may be required .
Physical Dimensions
Height
5.5cm (2.17")
Width
5.5cm (2.17")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1880s.
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA606063
Dealers Notes
Available during usual business hours 7 days a week by prior appointment only.
Available out of hours for general enquiries : sales@stagsheadantiques.com or steve@steveslyjapaneseart.com
Tel 07774-635918
Description
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this unusual Meiji period 1868-1912 , circa 1880 , mixed media Tonkotsu ( Tobacco container ) , the main body of the container is formed from the most gorgeous mellow Honey coloured cut of Ivory carved with Bamboo shoots and a reeded collar , one side of the container is decorated with an applied finely lacquered Cicada with the reverse similarly decorated this time with a Snail amidst Grasses , the hardwood lid fits a treat and is also decorated in similar fashion, this time with an applied lacquer Cricket, as well as turned Ivory eyelets, the lid held in place with a Coral Ojime bead sliding upon the purple cord through these eyelets , the inside of the lid bears a collectors label which suggests this item has been part of the Dennis collection , a simply fascinating and high quality Tonkotsu that would seriously enhance your Smoking related or Japanese Works of art collection .
Free worldwide shipping and a certificate of authenticity are included in the price of this item , buyers outside the Eu are responsible for the costs of any licences that may be required.
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
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Physical Dimensions
Height
5.5cm (2.17")
Width
5.5cm (2.17")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1880s.
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA606063
About the Dealer
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2012
Specialists in japanese works of art from the meiji period 1868-1912
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