Unusual Japanese Tabacco Ire Set 19c, Meiji
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The size of Tabacco Ire: 6 3/8" Long x 2" Wide x 7/8" Thick. Very unuusal Japanese Tabacco Ire set. The pipe holding case made of Bamboo work with clasp made with tin plated on brass. Bamboo work done well weaving. Tabacco case made by silk brocde. It has brass part. The condition of Tabacco Ire, very good except some wear on back of string area and a couple of other place. And tin plate some worn. Early Meiji, 1870-1880. Please note I had this item with little flower arrangementmade for the opening of Tabacco Ire and hang at the wall as decoration whihc work pretty well. Sale $150.00 w/US priority/ins. Item was $350.00
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